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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.26, 9,291.40 and 2,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.26, 9,291.40 and 2,495.50 is: 3,744.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.26 : 9,291.40 = 2,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.26/9,291.40 = 2,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.26x = 9,291.40 × 2,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.26x = 23,186,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,688.70/6,192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.46

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