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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.76, 9,187.32 and 3,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.76, 9,187.32 and 3,662.48 is: 5,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.76 : 9,187.32 = 3,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.76/9,187.32 = 3,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.76x = 9,187.32 × 3,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.76x = 33,648,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,648,375.75/6,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.14

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