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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.60, 9,277.91 and 2,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.60, 9,277.91 and 2,023.40 is: 3,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.60 : 9,277.91 = 2,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.60/9,277.91 = 2,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.60x = 9,277.91 × 2,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.60x = 18,772,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772,923.09/6,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.43

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