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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.73, 9,217.94 and 1,983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.73, 9,217.94 and 1,983.35 is: 2,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.73 : 9,217.94 = 1,983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.73/9,217.94 = 1,983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.73x = 9,217.94 × 1,983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.73x = 18,282,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,414.43/6,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.30

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