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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.59, 9,156.74 and 2,821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.59, 9,156.74 and 2,821.16 is: 4,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.59 : 9,156.74 = 2,821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.59/9,156.74 = 2,821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.59x = 9,156.74 × 2,821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.59x = 25,832,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832,568.73/6,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.12

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