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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.38, 9,170.11 and 2,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.38, 9,170.11 and 2,416.26 is: 3,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.38 : 9,170.11 = 2,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.38/9,170.11 = 2,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.38x = 9,170.11 × 2,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.38x = 22,157,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,407.40/6,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.60

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