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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.65, 9,263.74 and 2,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.65, 9,263.74 and 2,227.80 is: 3,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.65 : 9,263.74 = 2,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.65/9,263.74 = 2,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.65x = 9,263.74 × 2,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.65x = 20,637,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637,702.51/6,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.25

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