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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.18, 9,211.52 and 2,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.18, 9,211.52 and 2,676.38 is: 4,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.18 : 9,211.52 = 2,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.18/9,211.52 = 2,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.18x = 9,211.52 × 2,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.18x = 24,653,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,488.53/6,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.15

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