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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.36, 9,205.56 and 3,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.36, 9,205.56 and 3,017.04 is: 4,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.36 : 9,205.56 = 3,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.36/9,205.56 = 3,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.36x = 9,205.56 × 3,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.36x = 27,773,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773,542.74/6,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.38

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