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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.44, 9,281.73 and 2,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.44, 9,281.73 and 2,027.49 is: 3,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.44 : 9,281.73 = 2,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.44/9,281.73 = 2,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.44x = 9,281.73 × 2,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.44x = 18,818,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,818,614.76/6,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.42

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