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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.56, 9,187.50 and 2,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.56, 9,187.50 and 2,659.84 is: 3,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.56 : 9,187.50 = 2,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.56/9,187.50 = 2,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.56x = 9,187.50 × 2,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.56x = 24,437,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437,280/6,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.35

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