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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.20, 9,274.80 and 3,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.20, 9,274.80 and 3,592.80 is: 5,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.20 : 9,274.80 = 3,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.20/9,274.80 = 3,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.20x = 9,274.80 × 3,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.20x = 33,322,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,322,501.44/6,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.20

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