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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.80, 9,159.68 and 2,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.80, 9,159.68 and 2,209.52 is: 3,315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.80 : 9,159.68 = 2,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.80/9,159.68 = 2,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.80x = 9,159.68 × 2,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.80x = 20,238,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,496.15/6,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.18

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