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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.15, 9,206.55 and 2,439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.15, 9,206.55 and 2,439.77 is: 3,659.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.15 : 9,206.55 = 2,439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.15/9,206.55 = 2,439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.15x = 9,206.55 × 2,439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.15x = 22,461,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461,818.46/6,137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.98

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