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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.23, 9,276.77 and 2,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.23, 9,276.77 and 2,486.46 is: 3,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.23 : 9,276.77 = 2,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.23/9,276.77 = 2,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.23x = 9,276.77 × 2,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.23x = 23,066,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066,317.53/6,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.86

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