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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.39, 9,420.39 and 2,173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.39, 9,420.39 and 2,173.39 is: 3,261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.39 : 9,420.39 = 2,173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.39/9,420.39 = 2,173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.39x = 9,420.39 × 2,173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.39x = 20,474,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474,181.42/6,277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.58

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