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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.59, 9,167.70 and 2,601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.59, 9,167.70 and 2,601.93 is: 3,902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.59 : 9,167.70 = 2,601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.59/9,167.70 = 2,601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.59x = 9,167.70 × 2,601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.59x = 23,853,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,713.66/6,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.39

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