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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.17, 9,226.20 and 2,640.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.17, 9,226.20 and 2,640.17 is: 3,960.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.17 : 9,226.20 = 2,640.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.17/9,226.20 = 2,640.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.17x = 9,226.20 × 2,640.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.17x = 24,358,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,736.45/6,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.66

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