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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.13, 9,274.35 and 2,484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.13, 9,274.35 and 2,484.64 is: 3,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.13 : 9,274.35 = 2,484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.13/9,274.35 = 2,484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.13x = 9,274.35 × 2,484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.13x = 23,043,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043,420.98/6,182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.42

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