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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.93, 9,279.39 and 3,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.93, 9,279.39 and 3,516.16 is: 5,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.93 : 9,279.39 = 3,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.93/9,279.39 = 3,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.93x = 9,279.39 × 3,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.93x = 32,627,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627,819.94/6,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.08

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