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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.65, 9,186.27 and 2,121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.65, 9,186.27 and 2,121.95 is: 3,182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.65 : 9,186.27 = 2,121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.65/9,186.27 = 2,121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.65x = 9,186.27 × 2,121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.65x = 19,492,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,805.63/6,125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.16

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