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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.50, 9,280.26 and 2,488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.50, 9,280.26 and 2,488.77 is: 3,732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.50 : 9,280.26 = 2,488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.50/9,280.26 = 2,488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.50x = 9,280.26 × 2,488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.50x = 23,096,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,432.68/6,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.76

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