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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.20, 9,270.60 and 2,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.20, 9,270.60 and 2,483.20 is: 3,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.20 : 9,270.60 = 2,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.20/9,270.60 = 2,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.20x = 9,270.60 × 2,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.20x = 23,020,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020,753.92/6,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.72

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