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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.20, 9,160.73 and 2,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.20, 9,160.73 and 2,408.15 is: 3,612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.20 : 9,160.73 = 2,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.20/9,160.73 = 2,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.20x = 9,160.73 × 2,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.20x = 22,060,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060,354.11/6,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.78

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