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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.04, 9,146.16 and 2,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.04, 9,146.16 and 2,979.30 is: 4,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.04 : 9,146.16 = 2,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.04/9,146.16 = 2,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.04x = 9,146.16 × 2,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.04x = 27,249,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249,154.49/6,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.31

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