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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.21, 9,280.98 and 2,677.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.21, 9,280.98 and 2,677.59 is: 4,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.21 : 9,280.98 = 2,677.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.21/9,280.98 = 2,677.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.21x = 9,280.98 × 2,677.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.21x = 24,850,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850,659.24/6,189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.16

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