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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.92, 9,272.15 and 2,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.92, 9,272.15 and 2,022.89 is: 3,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.92 : 9,272.15 = 2,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.92/9,272.15 = 2,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.92x = 9,272.15 × 2,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.92x = 18,756,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756,543.31/6,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.13

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