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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.56, 9,277.38 and 2,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.56, 9,277.38 and 2,721 is: 4,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.56 : 9,277.38 = 2,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.56/9,277.38 = 2,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.56x = 9,277.38 × 2,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.56x = 25,243,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,243,750.98/6,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.74

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