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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.59, 9,275.50 and 3,589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.59, 9,275.50 and 3,589.27 is: 5,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.59 : 9,275.50 = 3,589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.59/9,275.50 = 3,589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.59x = 9,275.50 × 3,589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.59x = 33,292,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292,273.89/6,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.23

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