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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.53, 9,271.16 and 2,283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.53, 9,271.16 and 2,283.05 is: 3,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.53 : 9,271.16 = 2,283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.53/9,271.16 = 2,283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.53x = 9,271.16 × 2,283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.53x = 21,166,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166,469.77/6,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.37

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