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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.74, 9,289.41 and 2,494.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.74, 9,289.41 and 2,494.47 is: 3,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.74 : 9,289.41 = 2,494.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.74/9,289.41 = 2,494.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.74x = 9,289.41 × 2,494.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.74x = 23,172,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,101.88/6,192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.82

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