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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.32, 9,195.36 and 2,429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.32, 9,195.36 and 2,429.64 is: 3,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.32 : 9,195.36 = 2,429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.32/9,195.36 = 2,429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.32x = 9,195.36 × 2,429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.32x = 22,341,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,414.47/6,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.20

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