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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.29, 9,273.93 and 2,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.29, 9,273.93 and 2,023.24 is: 3,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.29 : 9,273.93 = 2,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.29/9,273.93 = 2,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.29x = 9,273.93 × 2,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.29x = 18,763,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763,339.76/6,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.52

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