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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.89, 9,282.99 and 2,028.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.89, 9,282.99 and 2,028.15 is: 3,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.89 : 9,282.99 = 2,028.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.89/9,282.99 = 2,028.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.89x = 9,282.99 × 2,028.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.89x = 18,827,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827,296.17/6,187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.60

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