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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.69, 9,164.08 and 1,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.69, 9,164.08 and 1,950.72 is: 2,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.69 : 9,164.08 = 1,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.69/9,164.08 = 1,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.69x = 9,164.08 × 1,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.69x = 17,876,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876,554.14/6,111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.98

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