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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.77, 9,184.36 and 2,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.77, 9,184.36 and 2,833.82 is: 4,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.77 : 9,184.36 = 2,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.77/9,184.36 = 2,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.77x = 9,184.36 × 2,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.77x = 26,026,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,026,823.06/6,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.36

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