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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.09, 9,241.61 and 1,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.09, 9,241.61 and 1,544.09 is: 2,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.09 : 9,241.61 = 1,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.09/9,241.61 = 1,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.09x = 9,241.61 × 1,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.09x = 14,269,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,823.66/6,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.12

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