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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.79, 9,273.71 and 2,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.79, 9,273.71 and 2,672.60 is: 4,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.79 : 9,273.71 = 2,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.79/9,273.71 = 2,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.79x = 9,273.71 × 2,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.79x = 24,784,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784,917.35/6,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.40

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