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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.10, 9,272.55 and 2,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.10, 9,272.55 and 2,486.30 is: 3,726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.10 : 9,272.55 = 2,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.10/9,272.55 = 2,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.10x = 9,272.55 × 2,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.10x = 23,054,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,341.07/6,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.19

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