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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.24, 9,286.10 and 2,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.24, 9,286.10 and 2,903.40 is: 4,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.24 : 9,286.10 = 2,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.24/9,286.10 = 2,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.24x = 9,286.10 × 2,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.24x = 26,961,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,961,262.74/6,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.15

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