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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.87, 9,285.99 and 2,292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.87, 9,285.99 and 2,292.31 is: 3,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.87 : 9,285.99 = 2,292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.87/9,285.99 = 2,292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.87x = 9,285.99 × 2,292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.87x = 21,286,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286,367.74/6,187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.02

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