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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.97, 9,277.43 and 2,023.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.97, 9,277.43 and 2,023.99 is: 3,036.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.97 : 9,277.43 = 2,023.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.97/9,277.43 = 2,023.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.97x = 9,277.43 × 2,023.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.97x = 18,777,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777,425.55/6,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.47

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