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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.45, 9,207.27 and 2,628.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.45, 9,207.27 and 2,628.45 is: 3,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.45 : 9,207.27 = 2,628.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.45/9,207.27 = 2,628.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.45x = 9,207.27 × 2,628.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.45x = 24,200,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200,848.83/6,138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.50

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