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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.28, 9,188.40 and 2,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.28, 9,188.40 and 2,429.68 is: 3,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.28 : 9,188.40 = 2,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.28/9,188.40 = 2,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.28x = 9,188.40 × 2,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.28x = 22,324,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,871.71/6,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.33

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