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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.86, 9,219.28 and 2,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.86, 9,219.28 and 2,637.44 is: 3,955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.86 : 9,219.28 = 2,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.86/9,219.28 = 2,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.86x = 9,219.28 × 2,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.86x = 24,315,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,315,297.84/6,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.73

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