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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.20, 9,168.66 and 2,416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.20, 9,168.66 and 2,416.41 is: 3,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.20 : 9,168.66 = 2,416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.20/9,168.66 = 2,416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.20x = 9,168.66 × 2,416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.20x = 22,155,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,241.71/6,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.98

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