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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.83, 9,286.58 and 3,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.83, 9,286.58 and 3,849.32 is: 5,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.83 : 9,286.58 = 3,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.83/9,286.58 = 3,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.83x = 9,286.58 × 3,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.83x = 35,746,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746,952.45/6,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.32

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