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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.76, 9,177.44 and 2,426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.76, 9,177.44 and 2,426.60 is: 3,637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.76 : 9,177.44 = 2,426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.76/9,177.44 = 2,426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.76x = 9,177.44 × 2,426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.76x = 22,269,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,975.90/6,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.84

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