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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.37, 6,113.78 and 2,611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.37, 6,113.78 and 2,611.37 is: 3,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.37 : 6,113.78 = 2,611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.37/6,113.78 = 2,611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.37x = 6,113.78 × 2,611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.37x = 15,965,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965,341.68/4,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.30

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