Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.54, 9,278 and 2,025
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,185.54, 9,278 and 2,025 is: 3,037.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,185.54 : 9,278 = 2,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,185.54/9,278 = 2,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,185.54x = 9,278 × 2,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,185.54x = 18,787,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,787,950/6,185.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037.40
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