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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.88, 9,283.02 and 2,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.88, 9,283.02 and 2,292.32 is: 3,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.88 : 9,283.02 = 2,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.88/9,283.02 = 2,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.88x = 9,283.02 × 2,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.88x = 21,279,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279,652.41/6,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.92

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