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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.68, 9,270.54 and 2,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.68, 9,270.54 and 2,895 is: 4,339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.68 : 9,270.54 = 2,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.68/9,270.54 = 2,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.68x = 9,270.54 × 2,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.68x = 26,838,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838,213.30/6,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.47

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