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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.23, 9,189.63 and 2,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.23, 9,189.63 and 2,837.36 is: 4,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.23 : 9,189.63 = 2,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.23/9,189.63 = 2,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.23x = 9,189.63 × 2,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.23x = 26,074,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,288.58/6,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.70

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