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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.89, 9,211.56 and 2,632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.89, 9,211.56 and 2,632.03 is: 3,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.89 : 9,211.56 = 2,632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.89/9,211.56 = 2,632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.89x = 9,211.56 × 2,632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.89x = 24,245,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245,102.27/6,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.29

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