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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.86, 9,216.28 and 2,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.86, 9,216.28 and 2,635.44 is: 3,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.86 : 9,216.28 = 2,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.86/9,216.28 = 2,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.86x = 9,216.28 × 2,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.86x = 24,288,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,288,921.70/6,144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.72

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