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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.58, 9,281.91 and 2,632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.58, 9,281.91 and 2,632.73 is: 3,945.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.58 : 9,281.91 = 2,632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.58/9,281.91 = 2,632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.58x = 9,281.91 × 2,632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.58x = 24,436,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,436,716.50/6,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.49

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