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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.31, 9,184.03 and 2,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.31, 9,184.03 and 2,173.18 is: 3,259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.31 : 9,184.03 = 2,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.31/9,184.03 = 2,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.31x = 9,184.03 × 2,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.31x = 19,958,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958,550.32/6,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.97

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