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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.79, 9,278.18 and 2,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.79, 9,278.18 and 2,023.82 is: 3,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.79 : 9,278.18 = 2,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.79/9,278.18 = 2,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.79x = 9,278.18 × 2,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.79x = 18,777,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777,356.13/6,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.05

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