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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.52, 9,182.04 and 2,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.52, 9,182.04 and 2,610.08 is: 3,915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.52 : 9,182.04 = 2,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.52/9,182.04 = 2,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.52x = 9,182.04 × 2,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.52x = 23,965,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965,858.96/6,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.02

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