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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.64, 9,271.53 and 2,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.64, 9,271.53 and 2,284.92 is: 3,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.64 : 9,271.53 = 2,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.64/9,271.53 = 2,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.64x = 9,271.53 × 2,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.64x = 21,184,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,704.33/6,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.48

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