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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.55, 9,281.43 and 3,847.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.55, 9,281.43 and 3,847.95 is: 5,774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.55 : 9,281.43 = 3,847.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.55/9,281.43 = 3,847.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.55x = 9,281.43 × 3,847.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.55x = 35,714,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714,478.57/6,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.79

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