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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.42, 9,226.17 and 2,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.42, 9,226.17 and 2,640.60 is: 3,961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.42 : 9,226.17 = 2,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.42/9,226.17 = 2,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.42x = 9,226.17 × 2,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.42x = 24,362,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,624.50/6,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.13

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