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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.46, 9,287.79 and 2,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.46, 9,287.79 and 2,492.02 is: 3,739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.46 : 9,287.79 = 2,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.46/9,287.79 = 2,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.46x = 9,287.79 × 2,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.46x = 23,145,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145,358.44/6,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.48

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