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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111, 9,160.29 and 2,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111, 9,160.29 and 2,408.13 is: 3,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111 : 9,160.29 = 2,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111/9,160.29 = 2,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111x = 9,160.29 × 2,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111x = 22,059,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059,169.16/6,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.75

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