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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.27, 9,266.97 and 2,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.27, 9,266.97 and 2,018.33 is: 3,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.27 : 9,266.97 = 2,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.27/9,266.97 = 2,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.27x = 9,266.97 × 2,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.27x = 18,703,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703,803.56/6,179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.86

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