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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.10, 9,273.55 and 3,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.10, 9,273.55 and 3,266.10 is: 4,899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.10 : 9,273.55 = 3,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.10/9,273.55 = 3,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.10x = 9,273.55 × 3,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.10x = 30,288,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,288,341.66/6,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.36

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