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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.72, 9,282.36 and 2,900.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.72, 9,282.36 and 2,900.88 is: 4,352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.72 : 9,282.36 = 2,900.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.72/9,282.36 = 2,900.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.72x = 9,282.36 × 2,900.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.72x = 26,927,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,927,012.48/6,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.39

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