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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.90, 9,269.37 and 3,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.90, 9,269.37 and 3,997.26 is: 5,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.90 : 9,269.37 = 3,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.90/9,269.37 = 3,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.90x = 9,269.37 × 3,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.90x = 37,052,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,052,081.93/6,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.70

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