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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.70, 9,183.30 and 2,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.70, 9,183.30 and 2,427.70 is: 3,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.70 : 9,183.30 = 2,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.70/9,183.30 = 2,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.70x = 9,183.30 × 2,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.70x = 22,294,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294,297.41/6,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.88

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