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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.28, 9,271.45 and 3,063.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.28, 9,271.45 and 3,063.33 is: 4,591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.28 : 9,271.45 = 3,063.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.28/9,271.45 = 3,063.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.28x = 9,271.45 × 3,063.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.28x = 28,401,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,510.93/6,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.79

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