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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.38, 9,161.22 and 1,949.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.38, 9,161.22 and 1,949.09 is: 2,921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.38 : 9,161.22 = 1,949.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.38/9,161.22 = 1,949.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.38x = 9,161.22 × 1,949.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.38x = 17,856,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856,032.54/6,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.77

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