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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.88, 9,273.98 and 2,484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.88, 9,273.98 and 2,484.39 is: 3,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.88 : 9,273.98 = 2,484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.88/9,273.98 = 2,484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.88x = 9,273.98 × 2,484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.88x = 23,040,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,170.75/6,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.05

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