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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.44, 9,197.16 and 2,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.44, 9,197.16 and 2,436.44 is: 3,652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.44 : 9,197.16 = 2,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.44/9,197.16 = 2,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.44x = 9,197.16 × 2,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.44x = 22,408,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408,328.51/6,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.28

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