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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.93, 9,279.41 and 3,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.93, 9,279.41 and 3,073.16 is: 4,606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.93 : 9,279.41 = 3,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.93/9,279.41 = 3,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.93x = 9,279.41 × 3,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.93x = 28,517,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,111.64/6,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.27

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