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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.64, 9,285.03 and 2,493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.64, 9,285.03 and 2,493.18 is: 3,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.64 : 9,285.03 = 2,493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.64/9,285.03 = 2,493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.64x = 9,285.03 × 2,493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.64x = 23,149,251.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,251.10/6,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.79

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