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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.11, 9,218.72 and 1,984.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.11, 9,218.72 and 1,984.62 is: 2,977.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.11 : 9,218.72 = 1,984.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.11/9,218.72 = 1,984.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.11x = 9,218.72 × 1,984.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.11x = 18,295,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,600.07/6,145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.26

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