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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.57, 9,282.19 and 2,490.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.57, 9,282.19 and 2,490.84 is: 3,735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.57 : 9,282.19 = 2,490.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.57/9,282.19 = 2,490.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.57x = 9,282.19 × 2,490.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.57x = 23,120,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,120,450.14/6,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.39

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