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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.78, 9,265.74 and 2,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.78, 9,265.74 and 2,016.62 is: 3,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.78 : 9,265.74 = 2,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.78/9,265.74 = 2,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.78x = 9,265.74 × 2,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.78x = 18,685,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,685,476.60/6,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.12

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