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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.84, 9,267.20 and 2,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.84, 9,267.20 and 2,287.36 is: 3,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.84 : 9,267.20 = 2,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.84/9,267.20 = 2,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.84x = 9,267.20 × 2,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.84x = 21,197,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,197,422.59/6,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.09

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