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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.48, 9,204.13 and 2,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.48, 9,204.13 and 2,186.43 is: 3,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.48 : 9,204.13 = 2,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.48/9,204.13 = 2,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.48x = 9,204.13 × 2,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.48x = 20,124,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,124,154.17/6,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.96

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