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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.28, 9,173.52 and 2,419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.28, 9,173.52 and 2,419.56 is: 3,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.28 : 9,173.52 = 2,419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.28/9,173.52 = 2,419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.28x = 9,173.52 × 2,419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.28x = 22,195,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,882.05/6,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.20

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