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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.26, 9,288.40 and 2,493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.26, 9,288.40 and 2,493.50 is: 3,741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.26 : 9,288.40 = 2,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.26/9,288.40 = 2,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.26x = 9,288.40 × 2,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.26x = 23,160,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,625.40/6,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.46

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