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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.34, 9,280.51 and 3,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.34, 9,280.51 and 3,023.80 is: 4,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.34 : 9,280.51 = 3,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.34/9,280.51 = 3,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.34x = 9,280.51 × 3,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.34x = 28,062,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062,406.14/6,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.46

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