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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.62, 9,170.84 and 2,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.62, 9,170.84 and 2,604.87 is: 3,903.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.62 : 9,170.84 = 2,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.62/9,170.84 = 2,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.62x = 9,170.84 × 2,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.62x = 23,888,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,852.50/6,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.65

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