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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.48, 9,279.99 and 2,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.48, 9,279.99 and 2,026.71 is: 3,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.48 : 9,279.99 = 2,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.48/9,279.99 = 2,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.48x = 9,279.99 × 2,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.48x = 18,807,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807,848.53/6,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.15

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