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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.23, 9,275.27 and 2,485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.23, 9,275.27 and 2,485.46 is: 3,728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.23 : 9,275.27 = 2,485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.23/9,275.27 = 2,485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.23x = 9,275.27 × 2,485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.23x = 23,053,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,323.34/6,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.37

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