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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.18, 9,283.86 and 2,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.18, 9,283.86 and 2,029.62 is: 3,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.18 : 9,283.86 = 2,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.18/9,283.86 = 2,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.18x = 9,283.86 × 2,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.18x = 18,842,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,842,707.93/6,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.46

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