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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.93, 9,266.82 and 3,842.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.93, 9,266.82 and 3,842.87 is: 5,762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.93 : 9,266.82 = 3,842.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.93/9,266.82 = 3,842.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.93x = 9,266.82 × 3,842.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.93x = 35,611,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,611,184.57/6,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.39

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