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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.93, 9,275.62 and 2,287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.93, 9,275.62 and 2,287.37 is: 3,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.93 : 9,275.62 = 2,287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.93/9,275.62 = 2,287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.93x = 9,275.62 × 2,287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.93x = 21,216,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,216,792.39/6,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.51

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