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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.72, 9,285.84 and 1,573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.72, 9,285.84 and 1,573.84 is: 2,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.72 : 9,285.84 = 1,573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.72/9,285.84 = 1,573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.72x = 9,285.84 × 1,573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.72x = 14,614,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614,426.43/6,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.70

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