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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.66, 9,188.85 and 2,793.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.66, 9,188.85 and 2,793.91 is: 4,187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.66 : 9,188.85 = 2,793.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.66/9,188.85 = 2,793.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.66x = 9,188.85 × 2,793.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.66x = 25,672,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672,819.90/6,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.61

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