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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.08, 9,282.99 and 2,488.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.08, 9,282.99 and 2,488.89 is: 3,736.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.08 : 9,282.99 = 2,488.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.08/9,282.99 = 2,488.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.08x = 9,282.99 × 2,488.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.08x = 23,104,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104,340.98/6,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.10

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