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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.29, 9,265.88 and 2,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.29, 9,265.88 and 2,476.86 is: 3,715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.29 : 9,265.88 = 2,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.29/9,265.88 = 2,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.29x = 9,265.88 × 2,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.29x = 22,950,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950,275.15/6,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.27

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