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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.72, 9,285.84 and 2,728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.72, 9,285.84 and 2,728.08 is: 4,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.72 : 9,285.84 = 2,728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.72/9,285.84 = 2,728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.72x = 9,285.84 × 2,728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.72x = 25,332,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332,514.39/6,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.69

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