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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.62, 9,180.87 and 2,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.62, 9,180.87 and 2,832.90 is: 4,247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.62 : 9,180.87 = 2,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.62/9,180.87 = 2,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.62x = 9,180.87 × 2,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.62x = 26,008,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,008,486.62/6,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.93

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