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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,136.62, 9,202.20 and 1,975.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,136.62, 9,202.20 and 1,975.86 is: 2,962.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,136.62 : 9,202.20 = 1,975.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,136.62/9,202.20 = 1,975.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,136.62x = 9,202.20 × 1,975.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,136.62x = 18,182,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182,258.89/6,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.91

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