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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.98, 9,276.54 and 2,623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.98, 9,276.54 and 2,623.85 is: 3,937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.98 : 9,276.54 = 2,623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.98/9,276.54 = 2,623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.98x = 9,276.54 × 2,623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.98x = 24,340,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340,249.48/6,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.29

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