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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.20, 9,292.04 and 3,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.20, 9,292.04 and 3,594 is: 5,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.20 : 9,292.04 = 3,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.20/9,292.04 = 3,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.20x = 9,292.04 × 3,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.20x = 33,395,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395,591.76/6,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.78

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