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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.70, 9,274.05 and 6,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.70, 9,274.05 and 6,117.90 is: 9,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.70 : 9,274.05 = 6,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.70/9,274.05 = 6,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.70x = 9,274.05 × 6,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.70x = 56,737,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,737,710.50/6,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.85

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