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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.36, 9,270.72 and 2,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.36, 9,270.72 and 2,287.26 is: 3,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.36 : 9,270.72 = 2,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.36/9,270.72 = 2,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.36x = 9,270.72 × 2,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.36x = 21,204,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,547.03/6,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.29

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