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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.45, 9,152.43 and 2,977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.45, 9,152.43 and 2,977.73 is: 4,466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.45 : 9,152.43 = 2,977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.45/9,152.43 = 2,977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.45x = 9,152.43 × 2,977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.45x = 27,253,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253,465.38/6,101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.72

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