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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.88, 9,193.29 and 2,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.88, 9,193.29 and 2,182.32 is: 3,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.88 : 9,193.29 = 2,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.88/9,193.29 = 2,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.88x = 9,193.29 × 2,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.88x = 20,062,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,700.63/6,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.87

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