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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.04, 9,281.49 and 2,290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.04, 9,281.49 and 2,290.75 is: 3,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.04 : 9,281.49 = 2,290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.04/9,281.49 = 2,290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.04x = 9,281.49 × 2,290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.04x = 21,261,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261,573.22/6,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.02

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