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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.49, 9,169.40 and 2,602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.49, 9,169.40 and 2,602.28 is: 3,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.49 : 9,169.40 = 2,602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.49/9,169.40 = 2,602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.49x = 9,169.40 × 2,602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.49x = 23,861,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861,324.08/6,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.42

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