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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.62, 9,159.21 and 2,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.62, 9,159.21 and 2,210.76 is: 3,317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.62 : 9,159.21 = 2,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.62/9,159.21 = 2,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.62x = 9,159.21 × 2,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.62x = 20,248,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,815.10/6,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.51

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