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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.12, 9,243.98 and 3,697.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.12, 9,243.98 and 3,697.71 is: 5,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.12 : 9,243.98 = 3,697.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.12/9,243.98 = 3,697.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.12x = 9,243.98 × 3,697.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.12x = 34,181,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,557.29/6,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.95

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