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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.83, 9,283.62 and 2,491.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.83, 9,283.62 and 2,491.05 is: 3,736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.83 : 9,283.62 = 2,491.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.83/9,283.62 = 2,491.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.83x = 9,283.62 × 2,491.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.83x = 23,125,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,125,961.60/6,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.73

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