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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.08, 9,268.32 and 2,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.08, 9,268.32 and 2,175.84 is: 3,264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.08 : 9,268.32 = 2,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.08/9,268.32 = 2,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.08x = 9,268.32 × 2,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.08x = 20,166,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,166,381.39/6,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.18

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