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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.72, 9,277.04 and 2,721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.72, 9,277.04 and 2,721.12 is: 4,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.72 : 9,277.04 = 2,721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.72/9,277.04 = 2,721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.72x = 9,277.04 × 2,721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.72x = 25,243,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,243,939.08/6,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.66

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