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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.84, 9,286.62 and 2,493.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.84, 9,286.62 and 2,493.06 is: 3,739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.84 : 9,286.62 = 2,493.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.84/9,286.62 = 2,493.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.84x = 9,286.62 × 2,493.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.84x = 23,152,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,100.86/6,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.73

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