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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.20, 9,184.65 and 1,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.20, 9,184.65 and 1,962.40 is: 2,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.20 : 9,184.65 = 1,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.20/9,184.65 = 1,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.20x = 9,184.65 × 1,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.20x = 18,023,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,957.16/6,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.03

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