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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.38, 9,145.37 and 2,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.38, 9,145.37 and 2,634.44 is: 3,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.38 : 9,145.37 = 2,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.38/9,145.37 = 2,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.38x = 9,145.37 × 2,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.38x = 24,092,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092,889.40/6,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.00

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