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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.33, 9,281.83 and 3,724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.33, 9,281.83 and 3,724.59 is: 5,585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.33 : 9,281.83 = 3,724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.33/9,281.83 = 3,724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.33x = 9,281.83 × 3,724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.33x = 34,571,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,011.20/6,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.58

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