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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.52, 9,266.04 and 2,715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.52, 9,266.04 and 2,715.92 is: 4,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.52 : 9,266.04 = 2,715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.52/9,266.04 = 2,715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.52x = 9,266.04 × 2,715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.52x = 25,165,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,165,823.36/6,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.14

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