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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.47, 9,266.15 and 2,477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.47, 9,266.15 and 2,477.05 is: 3,715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.47 : 9,266.15 = 2,477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.47/9,266.15 = 2,477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.47x = 9,266.15 × 2,477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.47x = 22,952,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952,699.88/6,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.55

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