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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.33, 9,171.18 and 2,603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.33, 9,171.18 and 2,603.28 is: 3,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.33 : 9,171.18 = 2,603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.33/9,171.18 = 2,603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.33x = 9,171.18 × 2,603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.33x = 23,875,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875,149.47/6,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.42

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