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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.14, 9,273.72 and 3,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.14, 9,273.72 and 3,062.30 is: 4,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.14 : 9,273.72 = 3,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.14/9,273.72 = 3,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.14x = 9,273.72 × 3,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.14x = 28,398,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398,912.76/6,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.96

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