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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.42, 9,169.36 and 2,603.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.42, 9,169.36 and 2,603.21 is: 3,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.42 : 9,169.36 = 2,603.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.42/9,169.36 = 2,603.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.42x = 9,169.36 × 2,603.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.42x = 23,869,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869,769.65/6,116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.57

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