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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.04, 9,238.19 and 3,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.04, 9,238.19 and 3,034.17 is: 4,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.04 : 9,238.19 = 3,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.04/9,238.19 = 3,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.04x = 9,238.19 × 3,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.04x = 28,030,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030,275.49/6,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.60

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