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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.38, 9,183.69 and 2,834.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.38, 9,183.69 and 2,834.78 is: 4,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.38 : 9,183.69 = 2,834.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.38/9,183.69 = 2,834.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.38x = 9,183.69 × 2,834.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.38x = 26,033,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033,740.74/6,119.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.31

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