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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.05, 9,177.27 and 2,426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.05, 9,177.27 and 2,426.56 is: 3,637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.05 : 9,177.27 = 2,426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.05/9,177.27 = 2,426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.05x = 9,177.27 × 2,426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.05x = 22,269,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,164.25/6,122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.54

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