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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.64, 9,276.10 and 2,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.64, 9,276.10 and 2,288.76 is: 3,434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.64 : 9,276.10 = 2,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.64/9,276.10 = 2,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.64x = 9,276.10 × 2,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.64x = 21,230,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,230,766.64/6,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.49

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