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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.42, 9,166.36 and 2,601.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.42, 9,166.36 and 2,601.21 is: 3,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.42 : 9,166.36 = 2,601.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.42/9,166.36 = 2,601.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.42x = 9,166.36 × 2,601.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.42x = 23,843,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,627.30/6,114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.57

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