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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.27, 9,265.47 and 2,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.27, 9,265.47 and 2,017.33 is: 3,025.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.27 : 9,265.47 = 2,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.27/9,265.47 = 2,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.27x = 9,265.47 × 2,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.27x = 18,691,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,691,510.60/6,178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.36

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