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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.26, 9,246.18 and 2,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.26, 9,246.18 and 2,701.54 is: 4,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.26 : 9,246.18 = 2,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.26/9,246.18 = 2,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.26x = 9,246.18 × 2,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.26x = 24,978,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978,925.12/6,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.22

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