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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.06, 9,265.87 and 2,890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.06, 9,265.87 and 2,890.27 is: 4,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.06 : 9,265.87 = 2,890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.06/9,265.87 = 2,890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.06x = 9,265.87 × 2,890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.06x = 26,780,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780,866.08/6,178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.83

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