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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.57, 9,162.82 and 2,309.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.57, 9,162.82 and 2,309.95 is: 3,463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.57 : 9,162.82 = 2,309.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.57/9,162.82 = 2,309.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.57x = 9,162.82 × 2,309.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.57x = 21,165,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165,670.40/6,110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.78

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