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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,136.88, 9,203.49 and 2,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,136.88, 9,203.49 and 2,187.44 is: 3,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,136.88 : 9,203.49 = 2,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,136.88/9,203.49 = 2,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,136.88x = 9,203.49 × 2,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,136.88x = 20,132,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,082.17/6,136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.51

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