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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.02, 9,265.59 and 2,429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.02, 9,265.59 and 2,429.18 is: 3,643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.02 : 9,265.59 = 2,429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.02/9,265.59 = 2,429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.02x = 9,265.59 × 2,429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.02x = 22,507,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,785.92/6,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.79

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