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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.52, 9,243.96 and 3,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.52, 9,243.96 and 3,239.04 is: 4,859.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.52 : 9,243.96 = 3,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.52/9,243.96 = 3,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.52x = 9,243.96 × 3,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.52x = 29,941,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941,556.20/6,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.44

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