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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.66, 9,211.68 and 3,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.66, 9,211.68 and 3,367.68 is: 5,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.66 : 9,211.68 = 3,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.66/9,211.68 = 3,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.66x = 9,211.68 × 3,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.66x = 31,021,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,021,990.50/6,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.08

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