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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.18, 9,274.49 and 2,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.18, 9,274.49 and 2,286.62 is: 3,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.18 : 9,274.49 = 2,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.18/9,274.49 = 2,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.18x = 9,274.49 × 2,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.18x = 21,207,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207,254.65/6,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.38

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