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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.76, 9,168.92 and 2,413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.76, 9,168.92 and 2,413.90 is: 3,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.76 : 9,168.92 = 2,413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.76/9,168.92 = 2,413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.76x = 9,168.92 × 2,413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.76x = 22,132,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,855.99/6,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.40

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