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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.99, 9,278.78 and 2,024.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.99, 9,278.78 and 2,024.67 is: 3,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.99 : 9,278.78 = 2,024.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.99/9,278.78 = 2,024.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.99x = 9,278.78 × 2,024.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.99x = 18,786,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786,457.38/6,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.43

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