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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.64, 9,152.58 and 2,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.64, 9,152.58 and 2,403 is: 3,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.64 : 9,152.58 = 2,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.64/9,152.58 = 2,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.64x = 9,152.58 × 2,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.64x = 21,993,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,649.74/6,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.55

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