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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.59, 9,179.84 and 2,607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.59, 9,179.84 and 2,607.23 is: 3,912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.59 : 9,179.84 = 2,607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.59/9,179.84 = 2,607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.59x = 9,179.84 × 2,607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.59x = 23,933,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,933,895.31/6,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.31

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