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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.18, 9,210.27 and 2,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.18, 9,210.27 and 2,675 is: 4,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.18 : 9,210.27 = 2,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.18/9,210.27 = 2,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.18x = 9,210.27 × 2,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.18x = 24,637,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637,472.25/6,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.50

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