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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.24, 9,217.74 and 2,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.24, 9,217.74 and 2,681.48 is: 4,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.24 : 9,217.74 = 2,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.24/9,217.74 = 2,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.24x = 9,217.74 × 2,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.24x = 24,717,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717,185.46/6,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.48

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