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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.94, 9,272.53 and 3,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.94, 9,272.53 and 3,066.02 is: 4,596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.94 : 9,272.53 = 3,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.94/9,272.53 = 3,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.94x = 9,272.53 × 3,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.94x = 28,429,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429,762.43/6,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.61

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