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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.32, 9,285.50 and 1,510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.32, 9,285.50 and 1,510.35 is: 2,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.32 : 9,285.50 = 1,510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.32/9,285.50 = 1,510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.32x = 9,285.50 × 1,510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.32x = 14,024,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,024,323.88/6,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.52

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