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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.63, 9,279.98 and 2,897.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.63, 9,279.98 and 2,897.97 is: 4,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.63 : 9,279.98 = 2,897.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.63/9,279.98 = 2,897.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.63x = 9,279.98 × 2,897.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.63x = 26,893,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,893,103.64/6,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.38

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