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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.59, 9,277.97 and 2,721.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.59, 9,277.97 and 2,721.75 is: 4,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.59 : 9,277.97 = 2,721.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.59/9,277.97 = 2,721.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.59x = 9,277.97 × 2,721.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.59x = 25,252,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,314.85/6,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.10

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