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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.72, 9,192.68 and 2,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.72, 9,192.68 and 2,843.10 is: 4,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.72 : 9,192.68 = 2,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.72/9,192.68 = 2,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.72x = 9,192.68 × 2,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.72x = 26,135,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135,708.51/6,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.68

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