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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.10, 9,272.55 and 3,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.10, 9,272.55 and 3,842.90 is: 5,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.10 : 9,272.55 = 3,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.10/9,272.55 = 3,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.10x = 9,272.55 × 3,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.10x = 35,633,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633,482.40/6,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.53

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