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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.32, 9,277.76 and 2,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.32, 9,277.76 and 2,721.28 is: 4,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.32 : 9,277.76 = 2,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.32/9,277.76 = 2,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.32x = 9,277.76 × 2,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.32x = 25,247,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247,382.73/6,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.48

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