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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.53, 9,161.44 and 1,949.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.53, 9,161.44 and 1,949.24 is: 2,922.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.53 : 9,161.44 = 1,949.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.53/9,161.44 = 1,949.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.53x = 9,161.44 × 1,949.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.53x = 17,857,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,870.65/6,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.00

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