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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.50, 9,277.32 and 2,856.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.50, 9,277.32 and 2,856.81 is: 4,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.50 : 9,277.32 = 2,856.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.50/9,277.32 = 2,856.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.50x = 9,277.32 × 2,856.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.50x = 26,503,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503,540.55/6,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.32

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