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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.13, 9,269.91 and 2,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.13, 9,269.91 and 2,283.84 is: 3,426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.13 : 9,269.91 = 2,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.13/9,269.91 = 2,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.13x = 9,269.91 × 2,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.13x = 21,170,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170,991.25/6,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.21

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