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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.27, 9,214.39 and 1,983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.27, 9,214.39 and 1,983.30 is: 2,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.27 : 9,214.39 = 1,983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.27/9,214.39 = 1,983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.27x = 9,214.39 × 1,983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.27x = 18,274,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274,899.69/6,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.30

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