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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.47, 9,270.13 and 2,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.47, 9,270.13 and 2,713.29 is: 4,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.47 : 9,270.13 = 2,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.47/9,270.13 = 2,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.47x = 9,270.13 × 2,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.47x = 25,152,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,552.09/6,178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.00

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