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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.93, 9,193.43 and 2,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.93, 9,193.43 and 2,429.08 is: 3,644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.93 : 9,193.43 = 2,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.93/9,193.43 = 2,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.93x = 9,193.43 × 2,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.93x = 22,331,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,560.03/6,126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.82

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