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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.88, 9,285.24 and 2,858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.88, 9,285.24 and 2,858.84 is: 4,287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.88 : 9,285.24 = 2,858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.88/9,285.24 = 2,858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.88x = 9,285.24 × 2,858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.88x = 26,545,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545,001.23/6,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.76

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