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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.83, 9,161.36 and 2,359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.83, 9,161.36 and 2,359.74 is: 3,538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.83 : 9,161.36 = 2,359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.83/9,161.36 = 2,359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.83x = 9,161.36 × 2,359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.83x = 21,618,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,415.85/6,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.88

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