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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.38, 9,273.23 and 2,483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.38, 9,273.23 and 2,483.90 is: 3,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.38 : 9,273.23 = 2,483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.38/9,273.23 = 2,483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.38x = 9,273.23 × 2,483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.38x = 23,033,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033,776.00/6,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.32

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