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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.53, 9,271.83 and 2,021.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.53, 9,271.83 and 2,021.57 is: 3,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.53 : 9,271.83 = 2,021.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.53/9,271.83 = 2,021.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.53x = 9,271.83 × 2,021.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.53x = 18,743,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,743,701.52/6,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.72

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