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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.45, 9,285.01 and 2,492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.45, 9,285.01 and 2,492.72 is: 3,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.45 : 9,285.01 = 2,492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.45/9,285.01 = 2,492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.45x = 9,285.01 × 2,492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.45x = 23,144,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144,930.13/6,191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.21

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