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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.31, 9,166.67 and 2,602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.31, 9,166.67 and 2,602.28 is: 3,902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.31 : 9,166.67 = 2,602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.31/9,166.67 = 2,602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.31x = 9,166.67 × 2,602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.31x = 23,854,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854,210.11/6,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.65

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