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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.56, 9,194.37 and 2,429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.56, 9,194.37 and 2,429.71 is: 3,645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.56 : 9,194.37 = 2,429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.56/9,194.37 = 2,429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.56x = 9,194.37 × 2,429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.56x = 22,339,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,606.76/6,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.76

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