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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.92, 9,189.60 and 2,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.92, 9,189.60 and 2,429.04 is: 3,642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.92 : 9,189.60 = 2,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.92/9,189.60 = 2,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.92x = 9,189.60 × 2,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.92x = 22,321,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,905.98/6,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.66

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