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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.82, 9,271.06 and 2,894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.82, 9,271.06 and 2,894.06 is: 4,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.82 : 9,271.06 = 2,894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.82/9,271.06 = 2,894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.82x = 9,271.06 × 2,894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.82x = 26,831,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,019.85/6,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.42

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