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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.68, 9,279.45 and 2,719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.68, 9,279.45 and 2,719.50 is: 4,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.68 : 9,279.45 = 2,719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.68/9,279.45 = 2,719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.68x = 9,279.45 × 2,719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.68x = 25,235,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,464.28/6,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.32

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