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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.52, 9,264.06 and 2,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.52, 9,264.06 and 2,280.60 is: 3,420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.52 : 9,264.06 = 2,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.52/9,264.06 = 2,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.52x = 9,264.06 × 2,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.52x = 21,127,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,615.24/6,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.63

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