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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.52, 9,260.70 and 2,280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.52, 9,260.70 and 2,280.97 is: 3,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.52 : 9,260.70 = 2,280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.52/9,260.70 = 2,280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.52x = 9,260.70 × 2,280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.52x = 21,123,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,378.88/6,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.39

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