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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102.51, 9,158.63 and 2,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102.51, 9,158.63 and 2,406.48 is: 3,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102.51 : 9,158.63 = 2,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102.51/9,158.63 = 2,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102.51x = 9,158.63 × 2,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102.51x = 22,040,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,047.89/6,102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.64

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