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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.06, 9,281.10 and 2,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.06, 9,281.10 and 2,486.40 is: 3,730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.06 : 9,281.10 = 2,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.06/9,281.10 = 2,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.06x = 9,281.10 × 2,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.06x = 23,076,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,076,527.04/6,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.41

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