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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.88, 9,267.06 and 3,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.88, 9,267.06 and 3,717.32 is: 5,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.88 : 9,267.06 = 3,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.88/9,267.06 = 3,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.88x = 9,267.06 × 3,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.88x = 34,448,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448,627.48/6,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.52

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