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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.08, 9,301.26 and 3,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.08, 9,301.26 and 3,606.12 is: 5,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.08 : 9,301.26 = 3,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.08/9,301.26 = 3,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.08x = 9,301.26 × 3,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.08x = 33,541,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541,459.71/6,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.26

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