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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.79, 9,122.04 and 2,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.79, 9,122.04 and 2,186.88 is: 3,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.79 : 9,122.04 = 2,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.79/9,122.04 = 2,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.79x = 9,122.04 × 2,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.79x = 19,948,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948,806.84/6,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.01

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