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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.60, 9,183.90 and 3,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.60, 9,183.90 and 3,487.40 is: 5,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.60 : 9,183.90 = 3,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.60/9,183.90 = 3,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.60x = 9,183.90 × 3,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.60x = 32,027,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,932.86/6,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.10

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