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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.04, 9,177.83 and 2,609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.04, 9,177.83 and 2,609.07 is: 3,912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.04 : 9,177.83 = 2,609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.04/9,177.83 = 2,609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.04x = 9,177.83 × 2,609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.04x = 23,945,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945,587.87/6,121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.02

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