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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.64, 9,162.33 and 2,994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.64, 9,162.33 and 2,994.75 is: 4,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.64 : 9,162.33 = 2,994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.64/9,162.33 = 2,994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.64x = 9,162.33 × 2,994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.64x = 27,438,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438,887.77/6,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.88

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