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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.21, 9,275.39 and 2,235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.21, 9,275.39 and 2,235.46 is: 3,353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.21 : 9,275.39 = 2,235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.21/9,275.39 = 2,235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.21x = 9,275.39 × 2,235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.21x = 20,734,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,745.73/6,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.40

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