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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.90, 9,277.20 and 2,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.90, 9,277.20 and 2,023.20 is: 3,035.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.90 : 9,277.20 = 2,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.90/9,277.20 = 2,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.90x = 9,277.20 × 2,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.90x = 18,769,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769,631.04/6,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.24

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