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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.22, 9,279.85 and 2,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.22, 9,279.85 and 2,026.14 is: 3,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.22 : 9,279.85 = 2,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.22/9,279.85 = 2,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.22x = 9,279.85 × 2,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.22x = 18,802,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802,275.28/6,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.38

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