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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.89, 9,220.35 and 2,636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.89, 9,220.35 and 2,636.06 is: 3,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.89 : 9,220.35 = 2,636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.89/9,220.35 = 2,636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.89x = 9,220.35 × 2,636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.89x = 24,305,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305,349.72/6,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.73

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