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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.20, 9,271.60 and 3,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.20, 9,271.60 and 3,995.44 is: 5,981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.20 : 9,271.60 = 3,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.20/9,271.60 = 3,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.20x = 9,271.60 × 3,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.20x = 37,044,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,121.50/6,193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,981.42

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