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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.08, 9,288.56 and 2,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.08, 9,288.56 and 2,031.12 is: 3,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.08 : 9,288.56 = 2,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.08/9,288.56 = 2,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.08x = 9,288.56 × 2,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.08x = 18,866,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866,179.99/6,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.32

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