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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.67, 9,169.40 and 2,600.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.67, 9,169.40 and 2,600.71 is: 3,901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.67 : 9,169.40 = 2,600.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.67/9,169.40 = 2,600.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.67x = 9,169.40 × 2,600.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.67x = 23,846,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846,933.85/6,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.23

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