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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.55, 9,272.12 and 3,067.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.55, 9,272.12 and 3,067.82 is: 4,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.55 : 9,272.12 = 3,067.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.55/9,272.12 = 3,067.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.55x = 9,272.12 × 3,067.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.55x = 28,445,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445,133.48/6,185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.64

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