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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.48, 9,163.46 and 2,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.48, 9,163.46 and 2,599.27 is: 3,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.48 : 9,163.46 = 2,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.48/9,163.46 = 2,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.48x = 9,163.46 × 2,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.48x = 23,818,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818,270.77/6,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.66

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