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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.38, 9,273.43 and 1,565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.38, 9,273.43 and 1,565.38 is: 2,348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.38 : 9,273.43 = 1,565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.38/9,273.43 = 1,565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.38x = 9,273.43 × 1,565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.38x = 14,516,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,441.85/6,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.03

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