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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.82, 9,288.36 and 2,494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.82, 9,288.36 and 2,494.78 is: 3,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.82 : 9,288.36 = 2,494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.82/9,288.36 = 2,494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.82x = 9,288.36 × 2,494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.82x = 23,172,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,391.54/6,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.21

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