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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.56, 9,159.84 and 2,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.56, 9,159.84 and 2,461.12 is: 3,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.56 : 9,159.84 = 2,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.56/9,159.84 = 2,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.56x = 9,159.84 × 2,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.56x = 22,543,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,465.42/6,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.68

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