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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.87, 9,218.81 and 2,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.87, 9,218.81 and 2,633.60 is: 3,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.87 : 9,218.81 = 2,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.87/9,218.81 = 2,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.87x = 9,218.81 × 2,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.87x = 24,278,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278,653.08/6,145.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.40

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