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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.49, 9,187.02 and 2,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.49, 9,187.02 and 2,614.80 is: 3,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.49 : 9,187.02 = 2,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.49/9,187.02 = 2,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.49x = 9,187.02 × 2,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.49x = 24,022,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,022,219.90/6,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.68

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