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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.83, 9,184.24 and 3,205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.83, 9,184.24 and 3,205.98 is: 4,800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.83 : 9,184.24 = 3,205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.83/9,184.24 = 3,205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.83x = 9,184.24 × 3,205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.83x = 29,444,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444,475.73/6,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.34

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