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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.39, 9,208.85 and 2,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.39, 9,208.85 and 2,676.75 is: 4,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.39 : 9,208.85 = 2,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.39/9,208.85 = 2,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.39x = 9,208.85 × 2,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.39x = 24,649,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,775.85/6,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.71

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