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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.26, 9,279.40 and 2,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.26, 9,279.40 and 2,487.50 is: 3,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.26 : 9,279.40 = 2,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.26/9,279.40 = 2,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.26x = 9,279.40 × 2,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.26x = 23,082,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,507.50/6,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.46

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