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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.49, 9,201.58 and 2,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.49, 9,201.58 and 2,623.76 is: 3,934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.49 : 9,201.58 = 2,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.49/9,201.58 = 2,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.49x = 9,201.58 × 2,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.49x = 24,142,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,719.48/6,135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.93

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