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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.79, 9,164.16 and 2,602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.79, 9,164.16 and 2,602.98 is: 3,901.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.79 : 9,164.16 = 2,602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.79/9,164.16 = 2,602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.79x = 9,164.16 × 2,602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.79x = 23,854,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854,125.20/6,113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.69

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