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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.20, 9,238.68 and 3,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.20, 9,238.68 and 3,041.44 is: 4,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.20 : 9,238.68 = 3,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.20/9,238.68 = 3,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.20x = 9,238.68 × 3,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.20x = 28,098,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098,890.90/6,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.62

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