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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.08, 9,282.55 and 2,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.08, 9,282.55 and 2,027.13 is: 3,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.08 : 9,282.55 = 2,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.08/9,282.55 = 2,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.08x = 9,282.55 × 2,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.08x = 18,816,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,899.50/6,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.32

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