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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075, 9,114.12 and 2,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075, 9,114.12 and 2,997 is: 4,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075 : 9,114.12 = 2,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075/9,114.12 = 2,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075x = 9,114.12 × 2,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075x = 27,315,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,315,017.64/6,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.30

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