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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.16, 9,207.60 and 2,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.16, 9,207.60 and 2,675.68 is: 4,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.16 : 9,207.60 = 2,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.16/9,207.60 = 2,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.16x = 9,207.60 × 2,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.16x = 24,636,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,591.17/6,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.68

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