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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.93, 9,276.03 and 3,720.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.93, 9,276.03 and 3,720.81 is: 5,581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.93 : 9,276.03 = 3,720.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.93/9,276.03 = 3,720.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.93x = 9,276.03 × 3,720.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.93x = 34,514,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,345.18/6,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.30

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