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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.05, 9,269.21 and 2,282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.05, 9,269.21 and 2,282.55 is: 3,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.05 : 9,269.21 = 2,282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.05/9,269.21 = 2,282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.05x = 9,269.21 × 2,282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.05x = 21,157,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,435.29/6,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.06

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