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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.28, 9,111.30 and 2,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.28, 9,111.30 and 2,611.72 is: 3,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.28 : 9,111.30 = 2,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.28/9,111.30 = 2,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.28x = 9,111.30 × 2,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.28x = 23,796,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,164.44/6,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.88

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