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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.59, 9,279.24 and 4,109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.59, 9,279.24 and 4,109.73 is: 6,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.59 : 9,279.24 = 4,109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.59/9,279.24 = 4,109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.59x = 9,279.24 × 4,109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.59x = 38,135,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,171.01/6,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.17

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