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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.80, 9,275.28 and 2,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.80, 9,275.28 and 2,485.08 is: 3,726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.80 : 9,275.28 = 2,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.80/9,275.28 = 2,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.80x = 9,275.28 × 2,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.80x = 23,049,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,812.82/6,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.85

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