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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.88, 9,284.73 and 2,029.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.88, 9,284.73 and 2,029.11 is: 3,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.88 : 9,284.73 = 2,029.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.88/9,284.73 = 2,029.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.88x = 9,284.73 × 2,029.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.88x = 18,839,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,839,738.49/6,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.13

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