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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.36, 9,183.60 and 2,425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.36, 9,183.60 and 2,425.49 is: 3,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.36 : 9,183.60 = 2,425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.36/9,183.60 = 2,425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.36x = 9,183.60 × 2,425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.36x = 22,274,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,729.96/6,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.26

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