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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.23, 9,722.40 and 2,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.23, 9,722.40 and 2,783.55 is: 4,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.23 : 9,722.40 = 2,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.23/9,722.40 = 2,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.23x = 9,722.40 × 2,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.23x = 27,062,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,786.52/6,483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.28

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