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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.77, 9,171.39 and 2,604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.77, 9,171.39 and 2,604.77 is: 3,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.77 : 9,171.39 = 2,604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.77/9,171.39 = 2,604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.77x = 9,171.39 × 2,604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.77x = 23,889,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889,315.67/6,116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.55

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