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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.06, 9,267.68 and 3,717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.06, 9,267.68 and 3,717.43 is: 5,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.06 : 9,267.68 = 3,717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.06/9,267.68 = 3,717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.06x = 9,267.68 × 3,717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.06x = 34,451,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,937.79/6,188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.48

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