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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.16, 9,282.24 and 3,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.16, 9,282.24 and 3,108 is: 4,662

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.16 : 9,282.24 = 3,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.16/9,282.24 = 3,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.16x = 9,282.24 × 3,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.16x = 28,849,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849,201.92/6,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662

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