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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.97, 9,278.67 and 2,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.97, 9,278.67 and 2,026.38 is: 3,038.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.97 : 9,278.67 = 2,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.97/9,278.67 = 2,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.97x = 9,278.67 × 2,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.97x = 18,802,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802,108.78/6,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.00

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