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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.65, 9,191.51 and 2,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.65, 9,191.51 and 2,427.80 is: 3,642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.65 : 9,191.51 = 2,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.65/9,191.51 = 2,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.65x = 9,191.51 × 2,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.65x = 22,315,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,095.95/6,125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.90

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