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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.95, 9,186.46 and 2,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.95, 9,186.46 and 2,836.52 is: 4,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.95 : 9,186.46 = 2,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.95/9,186.46 = 2,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.95x = 9,186.46 × 2,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.95x = 26,057,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057,558.94/6,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.24

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