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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.51, 9,123.44 and 2,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.51, 9,123.44 and 2,187 is: 3,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.51 : 9,123.44 = 2,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.51/9,123.44 = 2,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.51x = 9,123.44 × 2,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.51x = 19,952,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,952.35/6,083.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.84

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