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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.06, 9,183.63 and 2,617.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.06, 9,183.63 and 2,617.35 is: 3,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.06 : 9,183.63 = 2,617.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.06/9,183.63 = 2,617.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.06x = 9,183.63 × 2,617.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.06x = 24,036,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,783.80/6,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.34

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