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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.39, 10,918.60 and 6,179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.39, 10,918.60 and 6,179.87 is: 9,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.39 : 10,918.60 = 6,179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.39/10,918.60 = 6,179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.39x = 10,918.60 × 6,179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.39x = 67,475,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,475,509.72/7,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.30

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