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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.66, 9,156.83 and 2,409.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.66, 9,156.83 and 2,409.45 is: 3,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.66 : 9,156.83 = 2,409.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.66/9,156.83 = 2,409.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.66x = 9,156.83 × 2,409.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.66x = 22,062,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,912.00/6,108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.74

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