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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.33, 9,283.93 and 2,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.33, 9,283.93 and 2,028.08 is: 3,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.33 : 9,283.93 = 2,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.33/9,283.93 = 2,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.33x = 9,283.93 × 2,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.33x = 18,828,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828,501.26/6,188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.58

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