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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.54, 9,416.57 and 2,118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.54, 9,416.57 and 2,118.77 is: 3,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.54 : 9,416.57 = 2,118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.54/9,416.57 = 2,118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.54x = 9,416.57 × 2,118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.54x = 19,951,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951,588.54/6,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.24

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