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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.86, 9,277.56 and 2,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.86, 9,277.56 and 2,897.30 is: 4,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.86 : 9,277.56 = 2,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.86/9,277.56 = 2,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.86x = 9,277.56 × 2,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.86x = 26,879,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,879,874.59/6,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.67

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