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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.80, 9,266.88 and 2,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.80, 9,266.88 and 2,664.20 is: 3,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.80 : 9,266.88 = 2,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.80/9,266.88 = 2,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.80x = 9,266.88 × 2,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.80x = 24,688,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,688,821.70/6,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.38

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