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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.81, 9,277.86 and 2,289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.81, 9,277.86 and 2,289.95 is: 3,436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.81 : 9,277.86 = 2,289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.81/9,277.86 = 2,289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.81x = 9,277.86 × 2,289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.81x = 21,245,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,245,835.51/6,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.28

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