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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.81, 9,276.36 and 2,288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.81, 9,276.36 and 2,288.95 is: 3,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.81 : 9,276.36 = 2,288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.81/9,276.36 = 2,288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.81x = 9,276.36 × 2,288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.81x = 21,233,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,092.45/6,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.77

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