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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.24, 9,225.36 and 2,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.24, 9,225.36 and 2,637.96 is: 3,956.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.24 : 9,225.36 = 2,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.24/9,225.36 = 2,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.24x = 9,225.36 × 2,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.24x = 24,336,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,336,130.67/6,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.94

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