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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.77, 9,286.05 and 2,492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.77, 9,286.05 and 2,492.91 is: 3,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.77 : 9,286.05 = 2,492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.77/9,286.05 = 2,492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.77x = 9,286.05 × 2,492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.77x = 23,149,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,286.91/6,190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.32

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