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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.21, 9,194.43 and 2,841.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.21, 9,194.43 and 2,841.43 is: 4,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.21 : 9,194.43 = 2,841.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.21/9,194.43 = 2,841.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.21x = 9,194.43 × 2,841.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.21x = 26,125,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125,329.23/6,127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.82

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