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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.43, 9,282.08 and 2,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.43, 9,282.08 and 2,721.25 is: 4,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.43 : 9,282.08 = 2,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.43/9,282.08 = 2,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.43x = 9,282.08 × 2,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.43x = 25,258,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258,860.20/6,186.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.95

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