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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.78, 9,289.05 and 3,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.78, 9,289.05 and 3,730.02 is: 5,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.78 : 9,289.05 = 3,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.78/9,289.05 = 3,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.78x = 9,289.05 × 3,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.78x = 34,648,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648,342.28/6,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.25

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