Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.54, 9,279.50 and 2,026
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,186.54, 9,279.50 and 2,026 is: 3,038.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,186.54 : 9,279.50 = 2,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,186.54/9,279.50 = 2,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,186.54x = 9,279.50 × 2,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,186.54x = 18,800,267 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,800,267/6,186.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,038.90
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