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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.74, 9,161.06 and 3,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.74, 9,161.06 and 3,886.20 is: 5,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.74 : 9,161.06 = 3,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.74/9,161.06 = 3,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.74x = 9,161.06 × 3,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.74x = 35,601,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,691.94/6,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.99

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