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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.04, 9,239.26 and 2,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.04, 9,239.26 and 2,654.28 is: 3,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.04 : 9,239.26 = 2,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.04/9,239.26 = 2,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.04x = 9,239.26 × 2,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.04x = 24,523,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,583.03/6,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.78

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