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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.49, 9,187.64 and 2,430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.49, 9,187.64 and 2,430.69 is: 3,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.49 : 9,187.64 = 2,430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.49/9,187.64 = 2,430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.49x = 9,187.64 × 2,430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.49x = 22,332,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332,292.52/6,130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.83

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