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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102, 9,153 and 2,641.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102, 9,153 and 2,641.68 is: 3,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102 : 9,153 = 2,641.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102/9,153 = 2,641.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102x = 9,153 × 2,641.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102x = 24,179,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,179,297.04/6,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.52

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