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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.17, 9,189.65 and 2,614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.17, 9,189.65 and 2,614.21 is: 3,921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.17 : 9,189.65 = 2,614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.17/9,189.65 = 2,614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.17x = 9,189.65 × 2,614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.17x = 24,023,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023,658.49/6,126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.48

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