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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.64, 9,199.80 and 2,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.64, 9,199.80 and 2,482.64 is: 3,725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.64 : 9,199.80 = 2,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.64/9,199.80 = 2,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.64x = 9,199.80 × 2,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.64x = 22,839,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839,791.47/6,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.52

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