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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.10, 9,268.35 and 3,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.10, 9,268.35 and 3,058.30 is: 4,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.10 : 9,268.35 = 3,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.10/9,268.35 = 3,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.10x = 9,268.35 × 3,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.10x = 28,345,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345,394.81/6,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.33

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