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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.98, 9,278.49 and 2,025.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.98, 9,278.49 and 2,025.86 is: 3,038.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.98 : 9,278.49 = 2,025.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.98/9,278.49 = 2,025.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.98x = 9,278.49 × 2,025.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.98x = 18,796,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796,921.75/6,186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.14

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