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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.82, 9,286.20 and 4,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.82, 9,286.20 and 4,114.88 is: 6,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.82 : 9,286.20 = 4,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.82/9,286.20 = 4,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.82x = 9,286.20 × 4,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.82x = 38,211,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211,552.23/6,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.30

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