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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.23, 9,269.06 and 2,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.23, 9,269.06 and 2,284.08 is: 3,423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.23 : 9,269.06 = 2,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.23/9,269.06 = 2,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.23x = 9,269.06 × 2,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.23x = 21,171,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171,263.14/6,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.43

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