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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.16, 9,178.86 and 3,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.16, 9,178.86 and 3,663.92 is: 5,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.16 : 9,178.86 = 3,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.16/9,178.86 = 3,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.16x = 9,178.86 × 3,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.16x = 33,630,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630,608.73/6,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.78

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