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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.68, 9,159.66 and 2,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.68, 9,159.66 and 2,644.50 is: 3,964.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.68 : 9,159.66 = 2,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.68/9,159.66 = 2,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.68x = 9,159.66 × 2,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.68x = 24,222,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,222,720.87/6,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.65

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