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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.85, 9,184.14 and 1,962.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.85, 9,184.14 and 1,962.87 is: 2,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.85 : 9,184.14 = 1,962.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.85/9,184.14 = 1,962.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.85x = 9,184.14 × 1,962.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.85x = 18,027,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,272.88/6,122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.26

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