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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.94, 9,242.78 and 2,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.94, 9,242.78 and 2,654.28 is: 3,981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.94 : 9,242.78 = 2,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.94/9,242.78 = 2,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.94x = 9,242.78 × 2,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.94x = 24,532,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,912.83/6,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.36

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