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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.96, 9,244.50 and 2,652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.96, 9,244.50 and 2,652.73 is: 3,979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.96 : 9,244.50 = 2,652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.96/9,244.50 = 2,652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.96x = 9,244.50 × 2,652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.96x = 24,523,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,129.43/6,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.11

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