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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.83, 9,273.47 and 4,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.83, 9,273.47 and 4,334 is: 6,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.83 : 9,273.47 = 4,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.83/9,273.47 = 4,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.83x = 9,273.47 × 4,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.83x = 40,191,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,191,197.31/6,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.40

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