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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.24, 9,159.78 and 2,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.24, 9,159.78 and 2,643 is: 3,963.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.24 : 9,159.78 = 2,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.24/9,159.78 = 2,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.24x = 9,159.78 × 2,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.24x = 24,209,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209,298.54/6,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.38

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