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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.99, 9,277.44 and 2,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.99, 9,277.44 and 2,026.23 is: 3,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.99 : 9,277.44 = 2,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.99/9,277.44 = 2,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.99x = 9,277.44 × 2,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.99x = 18,798,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,227.25/6,186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.35

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