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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.26, 9,182.70 and 2,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.26, 9,182.70 and 2,430.10 is: 3,643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.26 : 9,182.70 = 2,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.26/9,182.70 = 2,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.26x = 9,182.70 × 2,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.26x = 22,314,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,879.27/6,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.09

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