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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.18, 9,284.19 and 2,491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.18, 9,284.19 and 2,491.41 is: 3,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.18 : 9,284.19 = 2,491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.18/9,284.19 = 2,491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.18x = 9,284.19 × 2,491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.18x = 23,130,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,723.81/6,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.28

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