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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.76, 9,167.56 and 2,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.76, 9,167.56 and 2,415.68 is: 3,623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.76 : 9,167.56 = 2,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.76/9,167.56 = 2,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.76x = 9,167.56 × 2,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.76x = 22,145,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145,891.34/6,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.49

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