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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.48, 9,226.74 and 2,641.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.48, 9,226.74 and 2,641.48 is: 3,962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.48 : 9,226.74 = 2,641.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.48/9,226.74 = 2,641.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.48x = 9,226.74 × 2,641.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.48x = 24,372,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,372,249.18/6,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.01

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