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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.85, 9,277.23 and 2,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.85, 9,277.23 and 2,023.84 is: 3,036.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.85 : 9,277.23 = 2,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.85/9,277.23 = 2,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.85x = 9,277.23 × 2,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.85x = 18,775,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,674.44/6,183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.24

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