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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.06, 9,264.38 and 2,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.06, 9,264.38 and 2,889.27 is: 4,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.06 : 9,264.38 = 2,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.06/9,264.38 = 2,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.06x = 9,264.38 × 2,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.06x = 26,767,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,767,280.76/6,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.34

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