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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.30, 9,168.45 and 2,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.30, 9,168.45 and 2,601.40 is: 3,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.30 : 9,168.45 = 2,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.30/9,168.45 = 2,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.30x = 9,168.45 × 2,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.30x = 23,850,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850,805.83/6,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.10

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