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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.14, 9,267.83 and 2,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.14, 9,267.83 and 2,283.26 is: 3,426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.14 : 9,267.83 = 2,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.14/9,267.83 = 2,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.14x = 9,267.83 × 2,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.14x = 21,160,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,160,865.53/6,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.23

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