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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.48, 9,163.05 and 2,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.48, 9,163.05 and 2,601.42 is: 3,901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.48 : 9,163.05 = 2,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.48/9,163.05 = 2,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.48x = 9,163.05 × 2,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.48x = 23,836,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836,941.53/6,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.63

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