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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.11, 9,281.18 and 3,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.11, 9,281.18 and 3,063.99 is: 4,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.11 : 9,281.18 = 3,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.11/9,281.18 = 3,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.11x = 9,281.18 × 3,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.11x = 28,437,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437,485.17/6,184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.47

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