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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.92, 9,273.42 and 3,588.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.92, 9,273.42 and 3,588.68 is: 5,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.92 : 9,273.42 = 3,588.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.92/9,273.42 = 3,588.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.92x = 9,273.42 × 3,588.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.92x = 33,279,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279,336.89/6,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.59

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