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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.82, 9,274.65 and 2,485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.82, 9,274.65 and 2,485.05 is: 3,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.82 : 9,274.65 = 2,485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.82/9,274.65 = 2,485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.82x = 9,274.65 × 2,485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.82x = 23,047,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047,910.18/6,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.74

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