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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.36, 9,168.16 and 2,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.36, 9,168.16 and 2,601.14 is: 3,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.36 : 9,168.16 = 2,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.36/9,168.16 = 2,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.36x = 9,168.16 × 2,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.36x = 23,847,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847,653.34/6,110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.82

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