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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.57, 9,284.99 and 2,492.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.57, 9,284.99 and 2,492.53 is: 3,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.57 : 9,284.99 = 2,492.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.57/9,284.99 = 2,492.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.57x = 9,284.99 × 2,492.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.57x = 23,143,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143,080.45/6,191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.84

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