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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.18, 9,277.89 and 2,289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.18, 9,277.89 and 2,289.70 is: 3,435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.18 : 9,277.89 = 2,289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.18/9,277.89 = 2,289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.18x = 9,277.89 × 2,289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.18x = 21,243,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,584.73/6,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.15

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