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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.27, 9,188.73 and 2,432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.27, 9,188.73 and 2,432.24 is: 3,646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.27 : 9,188.73 = 2,432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.27/9,188.73 = 2,432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.27x = 9,188.73 × 2,432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.27x = 22,349,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,150.71/6,128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.90

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