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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.25, 9,273.08 and 2,285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.25, 9,273.08 and 2,285.69 is: 3,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.25 : 9,273.08 = 2,285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.25/9,273.08 = 2,285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.25x = 9,273.08 × 2,285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.25x = 21,195,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,345.57/6,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.98

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