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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.44, 9,188.55 and 2,618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.44, 9,188.55 and 2,618.42 is: 3,927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.44 : 9,188.55 = 2,618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.44/9,188.55 = 2,618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.44x = 9,188.55 × 2,618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.44x = 24,059,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059,437.15/6,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.15

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