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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.38, 9,283.78 and 2,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.38, 9,283.78 and 2,292.82 is: 3,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.38 : 9,283.78 = 2,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.38/9,283.78 = 2,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.38x = 9,283.78 × 2,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.38x = 21,286,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286,036.46/6,188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.68

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