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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.76, 9,272.66 and 2,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.76, 9,272.66 and 2,892.24 is: 4,339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.76 : 9,272.66 = 2,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.76/9,272.66 = 2,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.76x = 9,272.66 × 2,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.76x = 26,818,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818,743.70/6,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.77

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