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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.96, 9,267.46 and 2,017.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.96, 9,267.46 and 2,017.90 is: 3,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.96 : 9,267.46 = 2,017.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.96/9,267.46 = 2,017.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.96x = 9,267.46 × 2,017.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.96x = 18,700,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700,807.53/6,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.02

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