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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.47, 9,273.24 and 2,672.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.47, 9,273.24 and 2,672.29 is: 4,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.47 : 9,273.24 = 2,672.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.47/9,273.24 = 2,672.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.47x = 9,273.24 × 2,672.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.47x = 24,780,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,780,786.52/6,184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.94

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