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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.44, 9,127.80 and 2,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.44, 9,127.80 and 2,187.24 is: 3,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.44 : 9,127.80 = 2,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.44/9,127.80 = 2,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.44x = 9,127.80 × 2,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.44x = 19,964,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964,689.27/6,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.35

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