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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.20, 9,278.89 and 2,672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.20, 9,278.89 and 2,672.39 is: 4,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.20 : 9,278.89 = 2,672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.20/9,278.89 = 2,672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.20x = 9,278.89 × 2,672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.20x = 24,796,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796,812.85/6,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.70

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