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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.44, 9,285.64 and 3,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.44, 9,285.64 and 3,068.72 is: 4,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.44 : 9,285.64 = 3,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.44/9,285.64 = 3,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.44x = 9,285.64 × 3,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.44x = 28,495,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,029.18/6,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.56

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