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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.80, 9,207.90 and 2,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.80, 9,207.90 and 2,627.80 is: 3,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.80 : 9,207.90 = 2,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.80/9,207.90 = 2,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.80x = 9,207.90 × 2,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.80x = 24,196,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196,519.62/6,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.21

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