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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.97, 9,275.03 and 2,023.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.97, 9,275.03 and 2,023.01 is: 3,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.97 : 9,275.03 = 2,023.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.97/9,275.03 = 2,023.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.97x = 9,275.03 × 2,023.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.97x = 18,763,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763,432.07/6,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.70

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