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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.54, 9,220.59 and 2,680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.54, 9,220.59 and 2,680.98 is: 4,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.54 : 9,220.59 = 2,680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.54/9,220.59 = 2,680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.54x = 9,220.59 × 2,680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.54x = 24,720,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720,217.38/6,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.12

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