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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.96, 9,125.48 and 2,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.96, 9,125.48 and 2,187.76 is: 3,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.96 : 9,125.48 = 2,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.96/9,125.48 = 2,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.96x = 9,125.48 × 2,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.96x = 19,964,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964,360.12/6,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.01

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