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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.48, 9,277.28 and 3,412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.48, 9,277.28 and 3,412.98 is: 5,114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.48 : 9,277.28 = 3,412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.48/9,277.28 = 3,412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.48x = 9,277.28 × 3,412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.48x = 31,663,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,663,171.09/6,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.82

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