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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.58, 9,139.19 and 1,932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.58, 9,139.19 and 1,932.91 is: 2,899.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.58 : 9,139.19 = 1,932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.58/9,139.19 = 1,932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.58x = 9,139.19 × 1,932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.58x = 17,665,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,229.20/6,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.47

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