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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.23, 9,185.48 and 2,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.23, 9,185.48 and 2,177.88 is: 3,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.23 : 9,185.48 = 2,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.23/9,185.48 = 2,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.23x = 9,185.48 × 2,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.23x = 20,004,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,873.18/6,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.91

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