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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.79, 9,281.26 and 2,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.79, 9,281.26 and 2,027.88 is: 3,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.79 : 9,281.26 = 2,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.79/9,281.26 = 2,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.79x = 9,281.26 × 2,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.79x = 18,821,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821,281.53/6,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.19

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