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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.24, 9,275.31 and 2,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.24, 9,275.31 and 2,853.12 is: 4,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.24 : 9,275.31 = 2,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.24/9,275.31 = 2,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.24x = 9,275.31 × 2,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.24x = 26,463,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,572.47/6,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.81

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