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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.27, 9,162.07 and 2,601.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.27, 9,162.07 and 2,601.81 is: 3,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.27 : 9,162.07 = 2,601.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.27/9,162.07 = 2,601.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.27x = 9,162.07 × 2,601.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.27x = 23,837,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,958.84/6,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.66

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