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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.06, 9,279.52 and 2,490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.06, 9,279.52 and 2,490.93 is: 3,733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.06 : 9,279.52 = 2,490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.06/9,279.52 = 2,490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.06x = 9,279.52 × 2,490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.06x = 23,114,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,114,634.75/6,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.55

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