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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.20, 9,264.51 and 2,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.20, 9,264.51 and 2,278.94 is: 3,417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.20 : 9,264.51 = 2,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.20/9,264.51 = 2,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.20x = 9,264.51 × 2,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.20x = 21,113,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113,216.10/6,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.93

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