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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.74, 9,180.46 and 2,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.74, 9,180.46 and 2,425.50 is: 3,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.74 : 9,180.46 = 2,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.74/9,180.46 = 2,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.74x = 9,180.46 × 2,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.74x = 22,267,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,205.73/6,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.80

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