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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.60, 9,284.22 and 2,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.60, 9,284.22 and 2,294.28 is: 3,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.60 : 9,284.22 = 2,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.60/9,284.22 = 2,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.60x = 9,284.22 × 2,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.60x = 21,300,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300,600.26/6,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.02

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