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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.14, 9,226.71 and 2,640.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.14, 9,226.71 and 2,640.87 is: 3,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.14 : 9,226.71 = 2,640.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.14/9,226.71 = 2,640.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.14x = 9,226.71 × 2,640.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.14x = 24,366,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,541.64/6,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.31

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