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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.05, 9,281.95 and 3,068.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.05, 9,281.95 and 3,068.75 is: 4,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.05 : 9,281.95 = 3,068.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.05/9,281.95 = 3,068.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.05x = 9,281.95 × 3,068.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.05x = 28,483,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,483,999.60/6,187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.81

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