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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.73, 9,186.52 and 2,429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.73, 9,186.52 and 2,429.94 is: 3,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.73 : 9,186.52 = 2,429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.73/9,186.52 = 2,429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.73x = 9,186.52 × 2,429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.73x = 22,322,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322,695.45/6,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.71

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