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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.30, 9,263.13 and 2,665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.30, 9,263.13 and 2,665.64 is: 3,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.30 : 9,263.13 = 2,665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.30/9,263.13 = 2,665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.30x = 9,263.13 × 2,665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.30x = 24,692,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692,123.54/6,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.24

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