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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.81, 9,279.77 and 2,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.81, 9,279.77 and 2,026.89 is: 3,039.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.81 : 9,279.77 = 2,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.81/9,279.77 = 2,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.81x = 9,279.77 × 2,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.81x = 18,809,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809,023.73/6,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.69

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