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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.83, 9,264.09 and 2,667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.83, 9,264.09 and 2,667.64 is: 3,999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.83 : 9,264.09 = 2,667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.83/9,264.09 = 2,667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.83x = 9,264.09 × 2,667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.83x = 24,713,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,713,210.73/6,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.01

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