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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.20, 9,171.60 and 1,954.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.20, 9,171.60 and 1,954.09 is: 2,930.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.20 : 9,171.60 = 1,954.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.20/9,171.60 = 1,954.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.20x = 9,171.60 × 1,954.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.20x = 17,922,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,131.84/6,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.75

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