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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.13, 9,286.77 and 2,902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.13, 9,286.77 and 2,902.48 is: 4,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.13 : 9,286.77 = 2,902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.13/9,286.77 = 2,902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.13x = 9,286.77 × 2,902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.13x = 26,954,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954,664.19/6,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.16

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