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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.64, 9,188.82 and 1,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.64, 9,188.82 and 1,966.27 is: 2,948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.64 : 9,188.82 = 1,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.64/9,188.82 = 1,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.64x = 9,188.82 × 1,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.64x = 18,067,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,701.10/6,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.56

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