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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.52, 9,275.04 and 2,721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.52, 9,275.04 and 2,721.92 is: 4,080.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.52 : 9,275.04 = 2,721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.52/9,275.04 = 2,721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.52x = 9,275.04 × 2,721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.52x = 25,245,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,245,916.88/6,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.13

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