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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.63, 9,192.83 and 2,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.63, 9,192.83 and 2,232 is: 3,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.63 : 9,192.83 = 2,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.63/9,192.83 = 2,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.63x = 9,192.83 × 2,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.63x = 20,518,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,385.40/6,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.50

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