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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.06, 9,267.37 and 2,891.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.06, 9,267.37 and 2,891.27 is: 4,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.06 : 9,267.37 = 2,891.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.06/9,267.37 = 2,891.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.06x = 9,267.37 × 2,891.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.06x = 26,794,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,794,468.86/6,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.33

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