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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.76, 9,189.48 and 2,432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.76, 9,189.48 and 2,432.72 is: 3,647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.76 : 9,189.48 = 2,432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.76/9,189.48 = 2,432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.76x = 9,189.48 × 2,432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.76x = 22,355,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,431.79/6,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.63

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