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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.77, 9,188.48 and 1,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.77, 9,188.48 and 1,965.76 is: 2,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.77 : 9,188.48 = 1,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.77/9,188.48 = 1,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.77x = 9,188.48 × 1,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.77x = 18,062,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,317.33/6,125.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.58

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