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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.72, 9,276.16 and 2,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.72, 9,276.16 and 2,023.76 is: 3,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.72 : 9,276.16 = 2,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.72/9,276.16 = 2,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.72x = 9,276.16 × 2,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.72x = 18,772,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772,721.56/6,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.83

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