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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.42, 9,225.63 and 2,638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.42, 9,225.63 and 2,638.15 is: 3,957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.42 : 9,225.63 = 2,638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.42/9,225.63 = 2,638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.42x = 9,225.63 × 2,638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.42x = 24,338,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,595.78/6,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.23

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