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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.16, 9,113.88 and 2,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.16, 9,113.88 and 2,996.16 is: 4,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.16 : 9,113.88 = 2,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.16/9,113.88 = 2,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.16x = 9,113.88 × 2,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.16x = 27,306,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,642.70/6,074.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.54

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