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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.06, 9,279.26 and 2,897.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.06, 9,279.26 and 2,897.51 is: 4,349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.06 : 9,279.26 = 2,897.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.06/9,279.26 = 2,897.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.06x = 9,279.26 × 2,897.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.06x = 26,886,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886,748.64/6,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.16

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