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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.95, 9,278.26 and 2,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.95, 9,278.26 and 2,901.59 is: 4,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.95 : 9,278.26 = 2,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.95/9,278.26 = 2,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.95x = 9,278.26 × 2,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.95x = 26,921,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921,706.43/6,186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.37

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