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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.92, 9,288.96 and 2,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.92, 9,288.96 and 2,903.92 is: 4,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.92 : 9,288.96 = 2,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.92/9,288.96 = 2,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.92x = 9,288.96 × 2,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.92x = 26,974,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,974,396.72/6,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.50

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