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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.36, 9,274.95 and 1,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.36, 9,274.95 and 1,503.41 is: 2,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.36 : 9,274.95 = 1,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.36/9,274.95 = 1,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.36x = 9,274.95 × 1,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.36x = 13,944,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,944,052.58/6,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.09

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