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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.50, 9,114.87 and 2,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.50, 9,114.87 and 2,997.50 is: 4,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.50 : 9,114.87 = 2,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.50/9,114.87 = 2,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.50x = 9,114.87 × 2,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.50x = 27,321,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,822.83/6,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.05

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