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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.32, 9,289.34 and 3,854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.32, 9,289.34 and 3,854.91 is: 5,784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.32 : 9,289.34 = 3,854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.32/9,289.34 = 3,854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.32x = 9,289.34 × 3,854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.32x = 35,809,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809,550.38/6,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,784.77

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