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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.67, 9,286.55 and 2,489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.67, 9,286.55 and 2,489.99 is: 3,735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.67 : 9,286.55 = 2,489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.67/9,286.55 = 2,489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.67x = 9,286.55 × 2,489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.67x = 23,123,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123,419.33/6,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.81

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