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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.59, 9,274.01 and 3,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.59, 9,274.01 and 3,588.27 is: 5,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.59 : 9,274.01 = 3,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.59/9,274.01 = 3,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.59x = 9,274.01 × 3,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.59x = 33,277,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277,633.92/6,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.73

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