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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.83, 9,219.32 and 2,585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.83, 9,219.32 and 2,585.69 is: 3,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.83 : 9,219.32 = 2,585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.83/9,219.32 = 2,585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.83x = 9,219.32 × 2,585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.83x = 23,838,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838,303.53/6,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.04

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