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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.42, 9,282.63 and 2,288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.42, 9,282.63 and 2,288.26 is: 3,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.42 : 9,282.63 = 2,288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.42/9,282.63 = 2,288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.42x = 9,282.63 × 2,288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.42x = 21,241,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,241,070.92/6,188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.39

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