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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.16, 9,913.44 and 2,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.16, 9,913.44 and 2,451 is: 3,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.16 : 9,913.44 = 2,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.16/9,913.44 = 2,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.16x = 9,913.44 × 2,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.16x = 24,297,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297,841.44/6,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.28

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