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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.63, 9,154.87 and 2,403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.63, 9,154.87 and 2,403.03 is: 3,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.63 : 9,154.87 = 2,403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.63/9,154.87 = 2,403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.63x = 9,154.87 × 2,403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.63x = 21,999,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,469.10/6,100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.10

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