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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.82, 9,287.28 and 5,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.82, 9,287.28 and 5,688.24 is: 8,536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.82 : 9,287.28 = 5,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.82/9,287.28 = 5,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.82x = 9,287.28 × 5,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.82x = 52,828,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,828,277.59/6,188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.08

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