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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.63, 9,426.76 and 2,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.63, 9,426.76 and 2,177.63 is: 3,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.63 : 9,426.76 = 2,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.63/9,426.76 = 2,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.63x = 9,426.76 × 2,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.63x = 20,527,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,527,942.80/6,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.94

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