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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.52, 9,279.90 and 2,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.52, 9,279.90 and 2,290.32 is: 3,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.52 : 9,279.90 = 2,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.52/9,279.90 = 2,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.52x = 9,279.90 × 2,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.52x = 21,253,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253,940.57/6,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.08

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