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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.61, 9,282.93 and 2,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.61, 9,282.93 and 2,027.84 is: 3,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.61 : 9,282.93 = 2,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.61/9,282.93 = 2,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.61x = 9,282.93 × 2,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.61x = 18,824,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824,296.77/6,187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.26

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