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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.26, 9,187.31 and 2,426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.26, 9,187.31 and 2,426.35 is: 3,636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.26 : 9,187.31 = 2,426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.26/9,187.31 = 2,426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.26x = 9,187.31 × 2,426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.26x = 22,291,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,612.72/6,129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.92

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