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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.33, 9,172.68 and 2,604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.33, 9,172.68 and 2,604.27 is: 3,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.33 : 9,172.68 = 2,604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.33/9,172.68 = 2,604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.33x = 9,172.68 × 2,604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.33x = 23,888,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,135.34/6,114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.91

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