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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.97, 9,276.08 and 2,721.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.97, 9,276.08 and 2,721.03 is: 4,082.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.97 : 9,276.08 = 2,721.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.97/9,276.08 = 2,721.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.97x = 9,276.08 × 2,721.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.97x = 25,240,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,478.36/6,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.26

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