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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.61, 9,156.81 and 2,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.61, 9,156.81 and 2,208.02 is: 3,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.61 : 9,156.81 = 2,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.61/9,156.81 = 2,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.61x = 9,156.81 × 2,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.61x = 20,218,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,373.83/6,103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.53

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