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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.41, 9,278.64 and 2,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.41, 9,278.64 and 2,625.26 is: 3,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.41 : 9,278.64 = 2,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.41/9,278.64 = 2,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.41x = 9,278.64 × 2,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.41x = 24,358,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,796.05/6,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.38

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