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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.97, 9,234.93 and 2,829.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.97, 9,234.93 and 2,829.02 is: 4,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.97 : 9,234.93 = 2,829.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.97/9,234.93 = 2,829.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.97x = 9,234.93 × 2,829.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.97x = 26,125,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125,755.49/6,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.84

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