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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.40, 9,273.96 and 2,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.40, 9,273.96 and 2,284.92 is: 3,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.40 : 9,273.96 = 2,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.40/9,273.96 = 2,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.40x = 9,273.96 × 2,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.40x = 21,190,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,190,256.68/6,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.18

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