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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181, 9,272.67 and 2,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181, 9,272.67 and 2,483.52 is: 3,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181 : 9,272.67 = 2,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181/9,272.67 = 2,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181x = 9,272.67 × 2,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181x = 23,028,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028,861.40/6,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.75

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