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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.82, 9,268.56 and 2,484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.82, 9,268.56 and 2,484.36 is: 3,724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.82 : 9,268.56 = 2,484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.82/9,268.56 = 2,484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.82x = 9,268.56 × 2,484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.82x = 23,026,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,026,439.72/6,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.26

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