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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.10, 9,223.35 and 2,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.10, 9,223.35 and 2,638.10 is: 3,957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.10 : 9,223.35 = 2,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.10/9,223.35 = 2,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.10x = 9,223.35 × 2,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.10x = 24,332,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332,119.64/6,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.66

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