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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.34, 9,270.15 and 2,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.34, 9,270.15 and 2,177.13 is: 3,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.34 : 9,270.15 = 2,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.34/9,270.15 = 2,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.34x = 9,270.15 × 2,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.34x = 20,182,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,321.67/6,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.10

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