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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.80, 9,209.46 and 2,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.80, 9,209.46 and 2,675 is: 4,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.80 : 9,209.46 = 2,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.80/9,209.46 = 2,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.80x = 9,209.46 × 2,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.80x = 24,635,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,305.50/6,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.09

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