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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.63, 9,187.91 and 2,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.63, 9,187.91 and 2,426.90 is: 3,640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.63 : 9,187.91 = 2,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.63/9,187.91 = 2,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.63x = 9,187.91 × 2,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.63x = 22,298,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298,126.64/6,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.14

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