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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.74, 9,277.56 and 2,854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.74, 9,277.56 and 2,854.62 is: 4,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.74 : 9,277.56 = 2,854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.74/9,277.56 = 2,854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.74x = 9,277.56 × 2,854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.74x = 26,483,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,908.33/6,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.06

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