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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.38, 9,271.32 and 2,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.38, 9,271.32 and 2,483.46 is: 3,724.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.38 : 9,271.32 = 2,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.38/9,271.32 = 2,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.38x = 9,271.32 × 2,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.38x = 23,024,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,952.37/6,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.89

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