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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.35, 9,160.80 and 2,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.35, 9,160.80 and 2,359.26 is: 3,538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.35 : 9,160.80 = 2,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.35/9,160.80 = 2,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.35x = 9,160.80 × 2,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.35x = 21,612,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612,700.16/6,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.23

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