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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.25, 9,276.94 and 2,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.25, 9,276.94 and 2,287.99 is: 3,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.25 : 9,276.94 = 2,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.25/9,276.94 = 2,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.25x = 9,276.94 × 2,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.25x = 21,225,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,545.95/6,186.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.08

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