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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.94, 9,275.11 and 2,485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.94, 9,275.11 and 2,485.92 is: 3,727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.94 : 9,275.11 = 2,485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.94/9,275.11 = 2,485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.94x = 9,275.11 × 2,485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.94x = 23,057,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057,210.02/6,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.96

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