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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,134.68, 9,197.15 and 2,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,134.68, 9,197.15 and 2,669.50 is: 4,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,134.68 : 9,197.15 = 2,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,134.68/9,197.15 = 2,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,134.68x = 9,197.15 × 2,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,134.68x = 24,551,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551,778.58/6,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.13

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