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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.03, 9,157.39 and 2,409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.03, 9,157.39 and 2,409.83 is: 3,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.03 : 9,157.39 = 2,409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.03/9,157.39 = 2,409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.03x = 9,157.39 × 2,409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.03x = 22,067,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067,753.14/6,109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.32

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