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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.66, 9,210.28 and 2,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.66, 9,210.28 and 2,675.18 is: 4,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.66 : 9,210.28 = 2,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.66/9,210.28 = 2,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.66x = 9,210.28 × 2,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.66x = 24,639,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,156.85/6,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.42

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