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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.06, 9,193.62 and 2,429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.06, 9,193.62 and 2,429.21 is: 3,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.06 : 9,193.62 = 2,429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.06/9,193.62 = 2,429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.06x = 9,193.62 × 2,429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.06x = 22,333,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,187.67/6,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.01

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