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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.62, 9,281.69 and 2,027.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.62, 9,281.69 and 2,027.87 is: 3,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.62 : 9,281.69 = 2,027.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.62/9,281.69 = 2,027.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.62x = 9,281.69 × 2,027.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.62x = 18,822,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822,004.15/6,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.88

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