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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.36, 9,277.80 and 2,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.36, 9,277.80 and 2,674.88 is: 4,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.36 : 9,277.80 = 2,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.36/9,277.80 = 2,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.36x = 9,277.80 × 2,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.36x = 24,817,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,001.66/6,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.22

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