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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.69, 9,242.40 and 2,654.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.69, 9,242.40 and 2,654.03 is: 3,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.69 : 9,242.40 = 2,654.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.69/9,242.40 = 2,654.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.69x = 9,242.40 × 2,654.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.69x = 24,529,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,606.87/6,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.99

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