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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.48, 9,269.26 and 2,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.48, 9,269.26 and 2,018.72 is: 3,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.48 : 9,269.26 = 2,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.48/9,269.26 = 2,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.48x = 9,269.26 × 2,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.48x = 18,712,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712,058.67/6,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.59

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