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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.06, 9,278.02 and 2,489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.06, 9,278.02 and 2,489.93 is: 3,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.06 : 9,278.02 = 2,489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.06/9,278.02 = 2,489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.06x = 9,278.02 × 2,489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.06x = 23,101,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,620.34/6,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.05

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