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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.26, 9,178.27 and 2,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.26, 9,178.27 and 2,837.71 is: 4,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.26 : 9,178.27 = 2,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.26/9,178.27 = 2,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.26x = 9,178.27 × 2,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.26x = 26,045,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,268.56/6,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.19

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