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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.48, 9,168.84 and 2,601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.48, 9,168.84 and 2,601.63 is: 3,903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.48 : 9,168.84 = 2,601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.48/9,168.84 = 2,601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.48x = 9,168.84 × 2,601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.48x = 23,853,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,929.21/6,111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.13

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