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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.25, 9,285.09 and 2,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.25, 9,285.09 and 2,726.50 is: 4,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.25 : 9,285.09 = 2,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.25/9,285.09 = 2,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.25x = 9,285.09 × 2,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.25x = 25,315,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,315,797.89/6,189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.29

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