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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.08, 9,280.62 and 1,507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.08, 9,280.62 and 1,507.08 is: 2,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.08 : 9,280.62 = 1,507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.08/9,280.62 = 1,507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.08x = 9,280.62 × 1,507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.08x = 13,986,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,636.79/6,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.62

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