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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.28, 9,283.80 and 4,111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.28, 9,283.80 and 4,111.08 is: 6,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.28 : 9,283.80 = 4,111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.28/9,283.80 = 4,111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.28x = 9,283.80 × 4,111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.28x = 38,166,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166,444.50/6,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.58

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