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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.60, 9,186.62 and 2,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.60, 9,186.62 and 2,425.14 is: 3,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.60 : 9,186.62 = 2,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.60/9,186.62 = 2,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.60x = 9,186.62 × 2,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.60x = 22,278,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,827.50/6,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.19

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