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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.72, 9,287.28 and 3,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.72, 9,287.28 and 3,425.52 is: 5,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.72 : 9,287.28 = 3,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.72/9,287.28 = 3,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.72x = 9,287.28 × 3,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.72x = 31,813,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,813,763.39/6,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.80

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