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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182, 9,271.80 and 3,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182, 9,271.80 and 3,410 is: 5,114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182 : 9,271.80 = 3,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182/9,271.80 = 3,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182x = 9,271.80 × 3,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182x = 31,616,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,616,838.00/6,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.34

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