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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.73, 9,281.47 and 1,507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.73, 9,281.47 and 1,507.77 is: 2,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.73 : 9,281.47 = 1,507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.73/9,281.47 = 1,507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.73x = 9,281.47 × 1,507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.73x = 13,994,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994,322.02/6,187.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.62

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