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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.61, 8,503.91 and 3,509.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.61, 8,503.91 and 3,509.27 is: 4,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.61 : 8,503.91 = 3,509.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.61/8,503.91 = 3,509.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.61x = 8,503.91 × 3,509.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.61x = 29,842,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,842,456.18/6,161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.29

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