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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.10, 9,273.15 and 3,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.10, 9,273.15 and 3,993.30 is: 5,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.10 : 9,273.15 = 3,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.10/9,273.15 = 3,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.10x = 9,273.15 × 3,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.10x = 37,030,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030,469.90/6,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.95

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