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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.72, 9,203.43 and 2,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.72, 9,203.43 and 2,624.80 is: 3,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.72 : 9,203.43 = 2,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.72/9,203.43 = 2,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.72x = 9,203.43 × 2,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.72x = 24,157,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,157,163.06/6,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.42

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