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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.84, 9,283.58 and 2,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.84, 9,283.58 and 2,292.54 is: 3,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.84 : 9,283.58 = 2,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.84/9,283.58 = 2,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.84x = 9,283.58 × 2,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.84x = 21,282,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282,978.49/6,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.48

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