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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.89, 9,291.61 and 2,862.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.89, 9,291.61 and 2,862.74 is: 4,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.89 : 9,291.61 = 2,862.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.89/9,291.61 = 2,862.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.89x = 9,291.61 × 2,862.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.89x = 26,599,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599,490.42/6,192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.17

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