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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.53, 9,268.92 and 4,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.53, 9,268.92 and 4,331.96 is: 6,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.53 : 9,268.92 = 4,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.53/9,268.92 = 4,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.53x = 9,268.92 × 4,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.53x = 40,152,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152,590.68/6,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.18

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