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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.98, 9,273.99 and 2,022.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.98, 9,273.99 and 2,022.86 is: 3,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.98 : 9,273.99 = 2,022.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.98/9,273.99 = 2,022.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.98x = 9,273.99 × 2,022.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.98x = 18,760,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,760,006.60/6,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.65

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