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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.32, 9,282.26 and 2,724.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.32, 9,282.26 and 2,724.28 is: 4,086.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.32 : 9,282.26 = 2,724.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.32/9,282.26 = 2,724.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.32x = 9,282.26 × 2,724.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.32x = 25,287,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,475.27/6,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.98

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