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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.51, 9,174.33 and 2,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.51, 9,174.33 and 2,607.50 is: 3,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.51 : 9,174.33 = 2,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.51/9,174.33 = 2,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.51x = 9,174.33 × 2,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.51x = 23,922,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922,019.60/6,117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.42

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