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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.10, 9,271.05 and 2,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.10, 9,271.05 and 2,485.30 is: 3,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.10 : 9,271.05 = 2,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.10/9,271.05 = 2,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.10x = 9,271.05 × 2,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.10x = 23,041,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,340.57/6,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.70

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