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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.78, 8,550.02 and 3,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.78, 8,550.02 and 3,836.28 is: 5,296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.78 : 8,550.02 = 3,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.78/8,550.02 = 3,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.78x = 8,550.02 × 3,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.78x = 32,800,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800,270.73/6,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.53

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