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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.32, 9,189.72 and 1,744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.32, 9,189.72 and 1,744.78 is: 2,616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.32 : 9,189.72 = 1,744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.32/9,189.72 = 1,744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.32x = 9,189.72 × 1,744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.32x = 16,034,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,039.66/6,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.38

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