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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.59, 9,243.87 and 3,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.59, 9,243.87 and 3,201.04 is: 4,802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.59 : 9,243.87 = 3,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.59/9,243.87 = 3,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.59x = 9,243.87 × 3,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.59x = 29,589,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,997.62/6,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.33

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