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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.20, 9,284.49 and 2,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.20, 9,284.49 and 2,492.14 is: 3,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.20 : 9,284.49 = 2,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.20/9,284.49 = 2,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.20x = 9,284.49 × 2,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.20x = 23,138,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,248.91/6,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.28

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