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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.59, 9,184.59 and 2,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.59, 9,184.59 and 2,425.14 is: 3,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.59 : 9,184.59 = 2,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.59/9,184.59 = 2,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.59x = 9,184.59 × 2,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.59x = 22,273,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,916.59/6,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.99

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