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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.79, 9,277.62 and 2,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.79, 9,277.62 and 2,487.04 is: 3,730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.79 : 9,277.62 = 2,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.79/9,277.62 = 2,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.79x = 9,277.62 × 2,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.79x = 23,073,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,073,793.51/6,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.73

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