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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.08, 9,268.66 and 3,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.08, 9,268.66 and 3,848.02 is: 5,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.08 : 9,268.66 = 3,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.08/9,268.66 = 3,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.08x = 9,268.66 × 3,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.08x = 35,665,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,665,989.05/6,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.59

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