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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.72, 9,279.36 and 2,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.72, 9,279.36 and 2,291.40 is: 3,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.72 : 9,279.36 = 2,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.72/9,279.36 = 2,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.72x = 9,279.36 × 2,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.72x = 21,262,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,262,725.50/6,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.50

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