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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.06, 9,276.52 and 2,488.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.06, 9,276.52 and 2,488.93 is: 3,730.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.06 : 9,276.52 = 2,488.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.06/9,276.52 = 2,488.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.06x = 9,276.52 × 2,488.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.06x = 23,088,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088,608.92/6,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.55

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