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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.94, 9,282.60 and 2,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.94, 9,282.60 and 2,490.92 is: 3,735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.94 : 9,282.60 = 2,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.94/9,282.60 = 2,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.94x = 9,282.60 × 2,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.94x = 23,122,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,213.99/6,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.45

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