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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.56, 9,414.72 and 2,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.56, 9,414.72 and 2,117.40 is: 3,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.56 : 9,414.72 = 2,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.56/9,414.72 = 2,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.56x = 9,414.72 × 2,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.56x = 19,934,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934,728.13/6,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.55

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