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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.32, 9,278.72 and 2,435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.32, 9,278.72 and 2,435.61 is: 3,651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.32 : 9,278.72 = 2,435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.32/9,278.72 = 2,435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.32x = 9,278.72 × 2,435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.32x = 22,599,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,331.04/6,188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.94

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