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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.32, 9,281.37 and 2,489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.32, 9,281.37 and 2,489.55 is: 3,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.32 : 9,281.37 = 2,489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.32/9,281.37 = 2,489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.32x = 9,281.37 × 2,489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.32x = 23,106,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,106,434.68/6,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.48

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