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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.06, 9,271.51 and 2,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.06, 9,271.51 and 2,483.22 is: 3,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.06 : 9,271.51 = 2,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.06/9,271.51 = 2,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.06x = 9,271.51 × 2,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.06x = 23,023,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,199.06/6,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.80

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