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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.54, 9,231.33 and 2,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.54, 9,231.33 and 2,644.59 is: 3,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.54 : 9,231.33 = 2,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.54/9,231.33 = 2,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.54x = 9,231.33 × 2,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.54x = 24,413,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,127.54/6,155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.04

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