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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.78, 9,287.57 and 2,493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.78, 9,287.57 and 2,493.93 is: 3,740.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.78 : 9,287.57 = 2,493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.78/9,287.57 = 2,493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.78x = 9,287.57 × 2,493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.78x = 23,162,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,549.45/6,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.85

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