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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.05, 9,185.71 and 2,837.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.05, 9,185.71 and 2,837.33 is: 4,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.05 : 9,185.71 = 2,837.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.05/9,185.71 = 2,837.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.05x = 9,185.71 × 2,837.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.05x = 26,062,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062,837.53/6,126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.43

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