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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.75, 9,287.34 and 2,293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.75, 9,287.34 and 2,293.11 is: 3,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.75 : 9,287.34 = 2,293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.75/9,287.34 = 2,293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.75x = 9,287.34 × 2,293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.75x = 21,296,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296,892.23/6,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.67

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