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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.72, 9,274.66 and 2,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.72, 9,274.66 and 2,022.76 is: 3,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.72 : 9,274.66 = 2,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.72/9,274.66 = 2,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.72x = 9,274.66 × 2,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.72x = 18,760,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,760,354.77/6,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.32

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