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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.68, 9,162.30 and 2,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.68, 9,162.30 and 2,731.88 is: 4,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.68 : 9,162.30 = 2,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.68/9,162.30 = 2,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.68x = 9,162.30 × 2,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.68x = 25,030,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030,304.12/6,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.50

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