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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.51, 9,280.68 and 2,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.51, 9,280.68 and 2,238.06 is: 3,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.51 : 9,280.68 = 2,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.51/9,280.68 = 2,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.51x = 9,280.68 × 2,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.51x = 20,770,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770,718.68/6,186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.42

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