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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.08, 9,168.30 and 2,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.08, 9,168.30 and 2,415.24 is: 3,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.08 : 9,168.30 = 2,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.08/9,168.30 = 2,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.08x = 9,168.30 × 2,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.08x = 22,143,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,644.89/6,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.93

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