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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.63, 9,276.99 and 2,895.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.63, 9,276.99 and 2,895.96 is: 4,345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.63 : 9,276.99 = 2,895.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.63/9,276.99 = 2,895.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.63x = 9,276.99 × 2,895.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.63x = 26,865,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,865,777.48/6,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.36

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