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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.11, 9,164.77 and 2,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.11, 9,164.77 and 2,601.09 is: 3,900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.11 : 9,164.77 = 2,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.11/9,164.77 = 2,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.11x = 9,164.77 × 2,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.11x = 23,838,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838,385.10/6,111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.83

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