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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.34, 9,262.83 and 2,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.34, 9,262.83 and 2,014.68 is: 3,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.34 : 9,262.83 = 2,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.34/9,262.83 = 2,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.34x = 9,262.83 × 2,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.34x = 18,661,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661,638.34/6,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.98

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