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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.30, 9,287.38 and 2,493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.30, 9,287.38 and 2,493.54 is: 3,740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.30 : 9,287.38 = 2,493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.30/9,287.38 = 2,493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.30x = 9,287.38 × 2,493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.30x = 23,158,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158,453.53/6,191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.48

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