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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.63, 9,286.02 and 2,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.63, 9,286.02 and 2,901.98 is: 4,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.63 : 9,286.02 = 2,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.63/9,286.02 = 2,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.63x = 9,286.02 × 2,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.63x = 26,947,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947,844.32/6,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.41

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