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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.78, 9,276.99 and 2,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.78, 9,276.99 and 2,289.22 is: 3,433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.78 : 9,276.99 = 2,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.78/9,276.99 = 2,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.78x = 9,276.99 × 2,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.78x = 21,237,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,237,071.05/6,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.76

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