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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.60, 9,188.70 and 2,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.60, 9,188.70 and 2,836.74 is: 4,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.60 : 9,188.70 = 2,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.60/9,188.70 = 2,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.60x = 9,188.70 × 2,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.60x = 26,065,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065,952.84/6,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.78

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