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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.72, 9,283.18 and 2,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.72, 9,283.18 and 2,293.24 is: 3,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.72 : 9,283.18 = 2,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.72/9,283.18 = 2,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.72x = 9,283.18 × 2,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.72x = 21,288,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288,559.70/6,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.45

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