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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.27, 9,286.64 and 2,498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.27, 9,286.64 and 2,498.70 is: 3,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.27 : 9,286.64 = 2,498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.27/9,286.64 = 2,498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.27x = 9,286.64 × 2,498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.27x = 23,204,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,514.87/6,189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.15

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