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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102.14, 9,149.96 and 2,982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102.14, 9,149.96 and 2,982.69 is: 4,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102.14 : 9,149.96 = 2,982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102.14/9,149.96 = 2,982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102.14x = 9,149.96 × 2,982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102.14x = 27,291,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291,501.65/6,102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.45

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