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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.52, 9,266.28 and 2,714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.52, 9,266.28 and 2,714.52 is: 4,071.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.52 : 9,266.28 = 2,714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.52/9,266.28 = 2,714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.52x = 9,266.28 × 2,714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.52x = 25,153,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153,502.39/6,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.78

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