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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.20, 9,283.04 and 3,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.20, 9,283.04 and 3,588 is: 5,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.20 : 9,283.04 = 3,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.20/9,283.04 = 3,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.20x = 9,283.04 × 3,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.20x = 33,307,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,307,547.52/6,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.78

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