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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.46, 9,280.29 and 2,487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.46, 9,280.29 and 2,487.02 is: 3,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.46 : 9,280.29 = 2,487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.46/9,280.29 = 2,487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.46x = 9,280.29 × 2,487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.46x = 23,080,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,266.84/6,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.98

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