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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.45, 9,282.01 and 2,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.45, 9,282.01 and 2,490.72 is: 3,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.45 : 9,282.01 = 2,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.45/9,282.01 = 2,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.45x = 9,282.01 × 2,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.45x = 23,118,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118,887.95/6,189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.21

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