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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.18, 9,270.84 and 2,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.18, 9,270.84 and 2,717 is: 4,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.18 : 9,270.84 = 2,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.18/9,270.84 = 2,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.18x = 9,270.84 × 2,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.18x = 25,188,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,188,872.28/6,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.43

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