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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.60, 9,282.44 and 3,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.60, 9,282.44 and 3,067.76 is: 4,602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.60 : 9,282.44 = 3,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.60/9,282.44 = 3,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.60x = 9,282.44 × 3,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.60x = 28,476,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,298.13/6,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.16

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