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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.48, 9,219.73 and 2,634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.48, 9,219.73 and 2,634.21 is: 3,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.48 : 9,219.73 = 2,634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.48/9,219.73 = 2,634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.48x = 9,219.73 × 2,634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.48x = 24,286,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286,698.38/6,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.32

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