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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.62, 9,267.64 and 2,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.62, 9,267.64 and 2,282.06 is: 3,423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.62 : 9,267.64 = 2,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.62/9,267.64 = 2,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.62x = 9,267.64 × 2,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.62x = 21,149,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,310.54/6,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.54

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