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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.49, 9,224.24 and 2,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.49, 9,224.24 and 2,637.21 is: 3,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.49 : 9,224.24 = 2,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.49/9,224.24 = 2,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.49x = 9,224.24 × 2,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.49x = 24,326,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,244.78/6,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.82

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