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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.49, 9,262.08 and 2,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.49, 9,262.08 and 2,667.87 is: 3,998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.49 : 9,262.08 = 2,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.49/9,262.08 = 2,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.49x = 9,262.08 × 2,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.49x = 24,710,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,710,025.37/6,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.72

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