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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.54, 9,278.84 and 2,289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.54, 9,278.84 and 2,289.25 is: 3,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.54 : 9,278.84 = 2,289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.54/9,278.84 = 2,289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.54x = 9,278.84 × 2,289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.54x = 21,241,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,241,584.47/6,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.63

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