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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.32, 9,285.48 and 2,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.32, 9,285.48 and 2,901.02 is: 4,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.32 : 9,285.48 = 2,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.32/9,285.48 = 2,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.32x = 9,285.48 × 2,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.32x = 26,937,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937,316.76/6,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.52

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