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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.81, 9,281.25 and 2,028.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.81, 9,281.25 and 2,028.13 is: 3,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.81 : 9,281.25 = 2,028.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.81/9,281.25 = 2,028.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.81x = 9,281.25 × 2,028.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.81x = 18,823,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823,558.36/6,188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.55

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