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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.83, 9,282.12 and 2,490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.83, 9,282.12 and 2,490.05 is: 3,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.83 : 9,282.12 = 2,490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.83/9,282.12 = 2,490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.83x = 9,282.12 × 2,490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.83x = 23,112,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,896.50/6,187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.22

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