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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.47, 9,273.83 and 2,719.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.47, 9,273.83 and 2,719.53 is: 4,080.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.47 : 9,273.83 = 2,719.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.47/9,273.83 = 2,719.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.47x = 9,273.83 × 2,719.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.47x = 25,220,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,220,445.30/6,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.01

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