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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.34, 9,266.13 and 3,583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.34, 9,266.13 and 3,583.02 is: 5,372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.34 : 9,266.13 = 3,583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.34/9,266.13 = 3,583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.34x = 9,266.13 × 3,583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.34x = 33,200,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200,729.11/6,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.86

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