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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.35, 9,263.70 and 2,227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.35, 9,263.70 and 2,227.55 is: 3,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.35 : 9,263.70 = 2,227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.35/9,263.70 = 2,227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.35x = 9,263.70 × 2,227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.35x = 20,635,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,308.62/6,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.48

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