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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.86, 9,272.97 and 2,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.86, 9,272.97 and 2,288.76 is: 3,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.86 : 9,272.97 = 2,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.86/9,272.97 = 2,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.86x = 9,272.97 × 2,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.86x = 21,223,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,602.82/6,184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.54

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