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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.80, 9,156.78 and 2,207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.80, 9,156.78 and 2,207.88 is: 3,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.80 : 9,156.78 = 2,207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.80/9,156.78 = 2,207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.80x = 9,156.78 × 2,207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.80x = 20,217,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217,071.43/6,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.21

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