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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.96, 9,265.62 and 2,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.96, 9,265.62 and 2,283.32 is: 3,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.96 : 9,265.62 = 2,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.96/9,265.62 = 2,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.96x = 9,265.62 × 2,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.96x = 21,156,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156,375.46/6,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.38

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