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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.27, 9,281.92 and 2,487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.27, 9,281.92 and 2,487.89 is: 3,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.27 : 9,281.92 = 2,487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.27/9,281.92 = 2,487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.27x = 9,281.92 × 2,487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.27x = 23,092,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,395.95/6,188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.64

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