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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.90, 9,276.26 and 2,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.90, 9,276.26 and 2,486.12 is: 3,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.90 : 9,276.26 = 2,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.90/9,276.26 = 2,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.90x = 9,276.26 × 2,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.90x = 23,061,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061,855.35/6,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.34

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