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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.67, 9,223.55 and 2,638.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.67, 9,223.55 and 2,638.85 is: 3,958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.67 : 9,223.55 = 2,638.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.67/9,223.55 = 2,638.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.67x = 9,223.55 × 2,638.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.67x = 24,339,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,551.72/6,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.51

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