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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.91, 9,182.14 and 2,611.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.91, 9,182.14 and 2,611.95 is: 3,916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.91 : 9,182.14 = 2,611.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.91/9,182.14 = 2,611.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.91x = 9,182.14 × 2,611.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.91x = 23,983,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983,290.57/6,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.34

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