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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.62, 9,278.15 and 2,288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.62, 9,278.15 and 2,288.93 is: 3,433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.62 : 9,278.15 = 2,288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.62/9,278.15 = 2,288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.62x = 9,278.15 × 2,288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.62x = 21,236,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236,978.04/6,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.84

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