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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.97, 9,268.43 and 2,017.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.97, 9,268.43 and 2,017.98 is: 3,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.97 : 9,268.43 = 2,017.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.97/9,268.43 = 2,017.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.97x = 9,268.43 × 2,017.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.97x = 18,703,506.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703,506.37/6,177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.45

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