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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.98, 9,277.74 and 2,025.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.98, 9,277.74 and 2,025.21 is: 3,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.98 : 9,277.74 = 2,025.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.98/9,277.74 = 2,025.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.98x = 9,277.74 × 2,025.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.98x = 18,789,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,789,371.83/6,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.90

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