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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.53, 9,285.70 and 2,492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.53, 9,285.70 and 2,492.67 is: 3,738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.53 : 9,285.70 = 2,492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.53/9,285.70 = 2,492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.53x = 9,285.70 × 2,492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.53x = 23,146,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146,222.59/6,190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.97

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