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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.60, 9,218.41 and 2,633.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.60, 9,218.41 and 2,633.33 is: 3,950.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.60 : 9,218.41 = 2,633.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.60/9,218.41 = 2,633.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.60x = 9,218.41 × 2,633.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.60x = 24,275,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275,145.23/6,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.00

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