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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.68, 9,122.40 and 2,619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.68, 9,122.40 and 2,619.12 is: 3,927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.68 : 9,122.40 = 2,619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.68/9,122.40 = 2,619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.68x = 9,122.40 × 2,619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.68x = 23,892,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892,660.29/6,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.98

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