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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.06, 9,270.37 and 2,893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.06, 9,270.37 and 2,893.27 is: 4,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.06 : 9,270.37 = 2,893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.06/9,270.37 = 2,893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.06x = 9,270.37 × 2,893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.06x = 26,821,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,821,683.41/6,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.33

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