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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183, 9,274.32 and 2,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183, 9,274.32 and 2,287.32 is: 3,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183 : 9,274.32 = 2,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183/9,274.32 = 2,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183x = 9,274.32 × 2,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183x = 21,213,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,337.62/6,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.91

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