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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.95, 9,218.95 and 2,452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.95, 9,218.95 and 2,452.10 is: 3,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.95 : 9,218.95 = 2,452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.95/9,218.95 = 2,452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.95x = 9,218.95 × 2,452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.95x = 22,605,735.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,735.07/6,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.76

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