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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.84, 9,272.88 and 3,587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.84, 9,272.88 and 3,587.52 is: 5,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.84 : 9,272.88 = 3,587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.84/9,272.88 = 3,587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.84x = 9,272.88 × 3,587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.84x = 33,266,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266,642.46/6,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.61

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