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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.66, 9,276.96 and 3,842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.66, 9,276.96 and 3,842.04 is: 5,764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.66 : 9,276.96 = 3,842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.66/9,276.96 = 3,842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.66x = 9,276.96 × 3,842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.66x = 35,642,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642,451.40/6,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.91

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