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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.50, 9,272.20 and 2,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.50, 9,272.20 and 2,022.72 is: 3,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.50 : 9,272.20 = 2,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.50/9,272.20 = 2,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.50x = 9,272.20 × 2,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.50x = 18,755,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,064.38/6,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.08

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