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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.29, 9,127.52 and 2,384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.29, 9,127.52 and 2,384.05 is: 3,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.29 : 9,127.52 = 2,384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.29/9,127.52 = 2,384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.29x = 9,127.52 × 2,384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.29x = 21,760,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760,464.06/6,082.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.68

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