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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.02, 9,278.70 and 2,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.02, 9,278.70 and 2,486.80 is: 3,732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.02 : 9,278.70 = 2,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.02/9,278.70 = 2,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.02x = 9,278.70 × 2,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.02x = 23,074,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,271.16/6,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.48

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