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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.33, 9,169.68 and 2,602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.33, 9,169.68 and 2,602.28 is: 3,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.33 : 9,169.68 = 2,602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.33/9,169.68 = 2,602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.33x = 9,169.68 × 2,602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.33x = 23,862,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862,022.52/6,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.91

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