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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.10, 9,238.91 and 3,821.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.10, 9,238.91 and 3,821.01 is: 5,729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.10 : 9,238.91 = 3,821.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.10/9,238.91 = 3,821.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.10x = 9,238.91 × 3,821.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.10x = 35,301,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,953.95/6,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.82

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