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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.73, 9,269.84 and 3,263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.73, 9,269.84 and 3,263.09 is: 4,892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.73 : 9,269.84 = 3,263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.73/9,269.84 = 3,263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.73x = 9,269.84 × 3,263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.73x = 30,248,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248,284.01/6,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.38

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