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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.88, 9,261.72 and 2,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.88, 9,261.72 and 2,476.08 is: 3,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.88 : 9,261.72 = 2,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.88/9,261.72 = 2,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.88x = 9,261.72 × 2,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.88x = 22,932,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,759.66/6,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.68

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