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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.59, 9,277.74 and 4,108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.59, 9,277.74 and 4,108.73 is: 6,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.59 : 9,277.74 = 4,108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.59/9,277.74 = 4,108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.59x = 9,277.74 × 4,108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.59x = 38,119,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,682.28/6,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.67

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