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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.94, 9,197.91 and 2,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.94, 9,197.91 and 2,436.94 is: 3,653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.94 : 9,197.91 = 2,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.94/9,197.91 = 2,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.94x = 9,197.91 × 2,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.94x = 22,414,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,754.80/6,135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.03

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