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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.42, 9,287.03 and 2,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.42, 9,287.03 and 2,493.56 is: 3,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.42 : 9,287.03 = 2,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.42/9,287.03 = 2,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.42x = 9,287.03 × 2,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.42x = 23,157,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,157,737.08/6,191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.29

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