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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.85, 9,195.56 and 2,840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.85, 9,195.56 and 2,840.33 is: 4,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.85 : 9,195.56 = 2,840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.85/9,195.56 = 2,840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.85x = 9,195.56 × 2,840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.85x = 26,118,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,118,410.73/6,127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.25

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