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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.56, 9,265.36 and 2,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.56, 9,265.36 and 2,017.54 is: 3,025.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.56 : 9,265.36 = 2,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.56/9,265.36 = 2,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.56x = 9,265.36 × 2,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.56x = 18,693,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,693,201.55/6,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.98

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