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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.04, 9,237.76 and 2,653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.04, 9,237.76 and 2,653.28 is: 3,978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.04 : 9,237.76 = 2,653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.04/9,237.76 = 2,653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.04x = 9,237.76 × 2,653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.04x = 24,510,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510,363.85/6,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.28

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