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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.82, 9,118.71 and 2,382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.82, 9,118.71 and 2,382.39 is: 3,570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.82 : 9,118.71 = 2,382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.82/9,118.71 = 2,382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.82x = 9,118.71 × 2,382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.82x = 21,724,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724,323.52/6,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.84

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