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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.48, 9,171.30 and 2,605.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.48, 9,171.30 and 2,605.45 is: 3,907.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.48 : 9,171.30 = 2,605.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.48/9,171.30 = 2,605.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.48x = 9,171.30 × 2,605.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.48x = 23,895,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,895,363.59/6,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.36

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