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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.67, 9,266.43 and 2,479.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.67, 9,266.43 and 2,479.83 is: 3,719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.67 : 9,266.43 = 2,479.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.67/9,266.43 = 2,479.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.67x = 9,266.43 × 2,479.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.67x = 22,979,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,979,201.21/6,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.72

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