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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.73, 9,279.97 and 1,506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.73, 9,279.97 and 1,506.77 is: 2,260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.73 : 9,279.97 = 1,506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.73/9,279.97 = 1,506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.73x = 9,279.97 × 1,506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.73x = 13,982,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982,780.40/6,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.12

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