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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.05, 9,269.13 and 2,018.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.05, 9,269.13 and 2,018.23 is: 3,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.05 : 9,269.13 = 2,018.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.05/9,269.13 = 2,018.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.05x = 9,269.13 × 2,018.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.05x = 18,707,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707,236.24/6,178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.02

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