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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.38, 9,183.54 and 2,175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.38, 9,183.54 and 2,175.82 is: 3,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.38 : 9,183.54 = 2,175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.38/9,183.54 = 2,175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.38x = 9,183.54 × 2,175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.38x = 19,981,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981,730.00/6,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.12

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