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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.98, 9,286.77 and 2,682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.98, 9,286.77 and 2,682.77 is: 4,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.98 : 9,286.77 = 2,682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.98/9,286.77 = 2,682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.98x = 9,286.77 × 2,682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.98x = 24,914,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914,267.95/6,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.69

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