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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.28, 9,247.62 and 2,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.28, 9,247.62 and 2,701.50 is: 4,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.28 : 9,247.62 = 2,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.28/9,247.62 = 2,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.28x = 9,247.62 × 2,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.28x = 24,982,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982,445.43/6,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.78

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