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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.44, 9,273.18 and 1,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.44, 9,273.18 and 1,565 is: 2,347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.44 : 9,273.18 = 1,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.44/9,273.18 = 1,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.44x = 9,273.18 × 1,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.44x = 14,512,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512,526.70/6,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.38

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