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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.58, 9,160.55 and 2,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.58, 9,160.55 and 2,408.32 is: 3,612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.58 : 9,160.55 = 2,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.58/9,160.55 = 2,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.58x = 9,160.55 × 2,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.58x = 22,061,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061,535.78/6,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.75

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