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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.83, 9,287.93 and 4,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.83, 9,287.93 and 4,111.27 is: 6,169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.83 : 9,287.93 = 4,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.83/9,287.93 = 4,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.83x = 9,287.93 × 4,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.83x = 38,185,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,185,187.97/6,189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.02

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