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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.88, 9,181.04 and 2,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.88, 9,181.04 and 2,837.52 is: 4,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.88 : 9,181.04 = 2,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.88/9,181.04 = 2,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.88x = 9,181.04 × 2,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.88x = 26,051,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051,384.62/6,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.59

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