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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.83, 9,260.10 and 2,669.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.83, 9,260.10 and 2,669.49 is: 4,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.83 : 9,260.10 = 2,669.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.83/9,260.10 = 2,669.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.83x = 9,260.10 × 2,669.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.83x = 24,719,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719,744.35/6,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.36

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