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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.81, 9,269.34 and 3,721.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.81, 9,269.34 and 3,721.27 is: 5,574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.81 : 9,269.34 = 3,721.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.81/9,269.34 = 3,721.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.81x = 9,269.34 × 3,721.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.81x = 34,493,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493,716.86/6,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.46

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