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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.89, 9,272.38 and 2,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.89, 9,272.38 and 2,021.94 is: 3,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.89 : 9,272.38 = 2,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.89/9,272.38 = 2,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.89x = 9,272.38 × 2,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.89x = 18,748,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,748,139.55/6,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.26

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