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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.22, 9,276.42 and 2,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.22, 9,276.42 and 2,486.88 is: 3,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.22 : 9,276.42 = 2,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.22/9,276.42 = 2,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.22x = 9,276.42 × 2,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.22x = 23,069,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,069,343.37/6,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.56

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