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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.80, 9,191.33 and 2,178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.80, 9,191.33 and 2,178.59 is: 3,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.80 : 9,191.33 = 2,178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.80/9,191.33 = 2,178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.80x = 9,191.33 × 2,178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.80x = 20,024,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024,082.78/6,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.28

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