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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.24, 9,276.58 and 2,183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.24, 9,276.58 and 2,183.17 is: 3,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.24 : 9,276.58 = 2,183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.24/9,276.58 = 2,183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.24x = 9,276.58 × 2,183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.24x = 20,252,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,293.86/6,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.29

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