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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.29, 9,273.45 and 2,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.29, 9,273.45 and 2,897.68 is: 4,346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.29 : 9,273.45 = 2,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.29/9,273.45 = 2,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.29x = 9,273.45 × 2,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.29x = 26,871,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,871,490.60/6,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.53

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