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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.56, 9,278.19 and 3,591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.56, 9,278.19 and 3,591.03 is: 5,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.56 : 9,278.19 = 3,591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.56/9,278.19 = 3,591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.56x = 9,278.19 × 3,591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.56x = 33,318,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,318,258.64/6,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.50

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