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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.38, 9,269.24 and 3,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.38, 9,269.24 and 3,406.23 is: 5,111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.38 : 9,269.24 = 3,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.38/9,269.24 = 3,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.38x = 9,269.24 × 3,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.38x = 31,573,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,573,146.33/6,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.09

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