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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.65, 9,199.98 and 2,434.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.65, 9,199.98 and 2,434.89 is: 3,652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.65 : 9,199.98 = 2,434.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.65/9,199.98 = 2,434.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.65x = 9,199.98 × 2,434.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.65x = 22,400,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,939.30/6,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.74

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