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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.90, 9,169.65 and 2,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.90, 9,169.65 and 2,607.90 is: 3,908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.90 : 9,169.65 = 2,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.90/9,169.65 = 2,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.90x = 9,169.65 × 2,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.90x = 23,913,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913,530.24/6,117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.78

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