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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.14, 9,150.63 and 2,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.14, 9,150.63 and 2,982.73 is: 4,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.14 : 9,150.63 = 2,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.14/9,150.63 = 2,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.14x = 9,150.63 × 2,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.14x = 27,293,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,858.62/6,100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.30

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