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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.63, 9,266.60 and 2,229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.63, 9,266.60 and 2,229.23 is: 3,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.63 : 9,266.60 = 2,229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.63/9,266.60 = 2,229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.63x = 9,266.60 × 2,229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.63x = 20,657,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657,341.96/6,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.89

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