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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.77, 9,171.50 and 2,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.77, 9,171.50 and 2,651.13 is: 3,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.77 : 9,171.50 = 2,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.77/9,171.50 = 2,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.77x = 9,171.50 × 2,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.77x = 24,314,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314,825.54/6,115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.76

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