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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.66, 9,286.56 and 4,958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.66, 9,286.56 and 4,958.43 is: 7,453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.66 : 9,286.56 = 4,958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.66/9,286.56 = 4,958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.66x = 9,286.56 × 4,958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.66x = 46,046,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,757.70/6,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,453.75

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