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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.28, 9,299.58 and 6,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.28, 9,299.58 and 6,195.83 is: 9,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.28 : 9,299.58 = 6,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.28/9,299.58 = 6,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.28x = 9,299.58 × 6,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.28x = 57,618,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,618,547.02/6,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.19

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