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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.08, 9,266.64 and 2,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.08, 9,266.64 and 2,015.88 is: 3,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.08 : 9,266.64 = 2,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.08/9,266.64 = 2,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.08x = 9,266.64 × 2,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.08x = 18,680,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680,434.24/6,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.15

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