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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.40, 9,186.60 and 1,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.40, 9,186.60 and 1,965.02 is: 2,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.40 : 9,186.60 = 1,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.40/9,186.60 = 1,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.40x = 9,186.60 × 1,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.40x = 18,051,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051,852.73/6,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.09

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