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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.78, 9,125.66 and 2,188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.78, 9,125.66 and 2,188.49 is: 3,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.78 : 9,125.66 = 2,188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.78/9,125.66 = 2,188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.78x = 9,125.66 × 2,188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.78x = 19,971,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,971,375.50/6,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.73

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