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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.35, 9,192.83 and 2,839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.35, 9,192.83 and 2,839.49 is: 4,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.35 : 9,192.83 = 2,839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.35/9,192.83 = 2,839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.35x = 9,192.83 × 2,839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.35x = 26,102,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,102,888.70/6,133.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.89

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