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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.76, 9,198.72 and 2,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.76, 9,198.72 and 2,848.56 is: 4,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.76 : 9,198.72 = 2,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.76/9,198.72 = 2,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.76x = 9,198.72 × 2,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.76x = 26,203,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203,105.84/6,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.34

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