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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.16, 9,163.66 and 2,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.16, 9,163.66 and 2,986.48 is: 4,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.16 : 9,163.66 = 2,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.16/9,163.66 = 2,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.16x = 9,163.66 × 2,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.16x = 27,367,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,087.32/6,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.21

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