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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.65, 9,152.87 and 2,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.65, 9,152.87 and 2,208.55 is: 3,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.65 : 9,152.87 = 2,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.65/9,152.87 = 2,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.65x = 9,152.87 × 2,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.65x = 20,214,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214,560.00/6,104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.34

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