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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.38, 9,276.23 and 2,485.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.38, 9,276.23 and 2,485.91 is: 3,729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.38 : 9,276.23 = 2,485.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.38/9,276.23 = 2,485.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.38x = 9,276.23 × 2,485.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.38x = 23,059,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059,814.11/6,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.32

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