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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.52, 9,127.43 and 2,187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.52, 9,127.43 and 2,187.23 is: 3,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.52 : 9,127.43 = 2,187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.52/9,127.43 = 2,187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.52x = 9,127.43 × 2,187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.52x = 19,963,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963,788.72/6,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.16

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