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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.97, 9,276.74 and 2,897.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.97, 9,276.74 and 2,897.13 is: 4,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.97 : 9,276.74 = 2,897.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.97/9,276.74 = 2,897.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.97x = 9,276.74 × 2,897.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.97x = 26,875,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875,907.27/6,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.76

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