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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.36, 9,263.77 and 2,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.36, 9,263.77 and 2,478.60 is: 3,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.36 : 9,263.77 = 2,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.36/9,263.77 = 2,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.36x = 9,263.77 × 2,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.36x = 22,961,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,174.13/6,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.99

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