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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.78, 9,118.25 and 2,962.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.78, 9,118.25 and 2,962.66 is: 4,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.78 : 9,118.25 = 2,962.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.78/9,118.25 = 2,962.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.78x = 9,118.25 × 2,962.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.78x = 27,014,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014,274.55/6,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.11

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