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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.02, 9,279.21 and 3,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.02, 9,279.21 and 3,065.21 is: 4,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.02 : 9,279.21 = 3,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.02/9,279.21 = 3,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.02x = 9,279.21 × 3,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.02x = 28,442,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442,727.28/6,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.68

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