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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.49, 9,171.61 and 2,603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.49, 9,171.61 and 2,603.96 is: 3,907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.49 : 9,171.61 = 2,603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.49/9,171.61 = 2,603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.49x = 9,171.61 × 2,603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.49x = 23,882,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,882,446.70/6,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.79

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