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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.58, 9,283.21 and 3,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.58, 9,283.21 and 3,847.07 is: 5,768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.58 : 9,283.21 = 3,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.58/9,283.21 = 3,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.58x = 9,283.21 × 3,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.58x = 35,713,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,713,146.18/6,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.95

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