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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.42, 9,186.27 and 2,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.42, 9,186.27 and 2,837.70 is: 4,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.42 : 9,186.27 = 2,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.42/9,186.27 = 2,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.42x = 9,186.27 × 2,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.42x = 26,067,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067,878.38/6,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.99

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