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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.68, 9,270.16 and 2,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.68, 9,270.16 and 2,284.80 is: 3,428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.68 : 9,270.16 = 2,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.68/9,270.16 = 2,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.68x = 9,270.16 × 2,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.68x = 21,180,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,461.57/6,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.55

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