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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.95, 9,284.90 and 3,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.95, 9,284.90 and 3,068.24 is: 4,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.95 : 9,284.90 = 3,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.95/9,284.90 = 3,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.95x = 9,284.90 × 3,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.95x = 28,488,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488,239.81/6,187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.83

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