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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.29, 9,271.71 and 2,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.29, 9,271.71 and 2,623.20 is: 3,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.29 : 9,271.71 = 2,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.29/9,271.71 = 2,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.29x = 9,271.71 × 2,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.29x = 24,321,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321,514.90/6,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.06

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