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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.72, 9,273.96 and 2,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.72, 9,273.96 and 2,286.12 is: 3,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.72 : 9,273.96 = 2,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.72/9,273.96 = 2,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.72x = 9,273.96 × 2,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.72x = 21,201,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,385.44/6,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.69

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