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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.93, 9,187.02 and 2,662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.93, 9,187.02 and 2,662.75 is: 3,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.93 : 9,187.02 = 2,662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.93/9,187.02 = 2,662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.93x = 9,187.02 × 2,662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.93x = 24,462,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,737.51/6,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.01

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