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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.21, 9,276.89 and 2,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.21, 9,276.89 and 2,236.46 is: 3,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.21 : 9,276.89 = 2,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.21/9,276.89 = 2,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.21x = 9,276.89 × 2,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.21x = 20,747,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,393.41/6,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.90

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