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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.51, 9,172.44 and 2,604.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.51, 9,172.44 and 2,604.69 is: 3,906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.51 : 9,172.44 = 2,604.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.51/9,172.44 = 2,604.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.51x = 9,172.44 × 2,604.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.51x = 23,891,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,409.68/6,116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.05

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