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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.17, 9,280.86 and 2,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.17, 9,280.86 and 2,027.62 is: 3,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.17 : 9,280.86 = 2,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.17/9,280.86 = 2,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.17x = 9,280.86 × 2,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.17x = 18,818,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,818,057.35/6,187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.46

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