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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.40, 9,168.06 and 2,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.40, 9,168.06 and 2,416.04 is: 3,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.40 : 9,168.06 = 2,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.40/9,168.06 = 2,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.40x = 9,168.06 × 2,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.40x = 22,150,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,399.68/6,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.07

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