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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192, 9,290.42 and 2,726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192, 9,290.42 and 2,726.82 is: 4,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192 : 9,290.42 = 2,726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192/9,290.42 = 2,726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192x = 9,290.42 × 2,726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192x = 25,333,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,333,303.06/6,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.30

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