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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.66, 9,179.81 and 2,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.66, 9,179.81 and 2,610.14 is: 3,915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.66 : 9,179.81 = 2,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.66/9,179.81 = 2,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.66x = 9,179.81 × 2,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.66x = 23,960,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960,530.32/6,119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.34

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