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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.73, 9,416.08 and 2,117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.73, 9,416.08 and 2,117.65 is: 3,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.73 : 9,416.08 = 2,117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.73/9,416.08 = 2,117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.73x = 9,416.08 × 2,117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.73x = 19,939,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939,961.81/6,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.30

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