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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.26, 9,271.46 and 3,063.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.26, 9,271.46 and 3,063.32 is: 4,591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.26 : 9,271.46 = 3,063.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.26/9,271.46 = 3,063.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.26x = 9,271.46 × 3,063.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.26x = 28,401,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,444.92/6,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.79

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