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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.93, 9,168.12 and 2,415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.93, 9,168.12 and 2,415.56 is: 3,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.93 : 9,168.12 = 2,415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.93/9,168.12 = 2,415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.93x = 9,168.12 × 2,415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.93x = 22,146,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146,098.11/6,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.24

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