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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.94, 9,280.49 and 2,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.94, 9,280.49 and 2,901.24 is: 4,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.94 : 9,280.49 = 2,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.94/9,280.49 = 2,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.94x = 9,280.49 × 2,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.94x = 26,924,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,924,928.81/6,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.79

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