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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.65, 9,177.92 and 4,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.65, 9,177.92 and 4,040.28 is: 6,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.65 : 9,177.92 = 4,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.65/9,177.92 = 4,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.65x = 9,177.92 × 4,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.65x = 37,081,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,081,346.42/6,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.47

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