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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.02, 9,206.37 and 2,674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.02, 9,206.37 and 2,674.38 is: 4,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.02 : 9,206.37 = 2,674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.02/9,206.37 = 2,674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.02x = 9,206.37 × 2,674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.02x = 24,621,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,621,331.80/6,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.63

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