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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.16, 9,159.48 and 2,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.16, 9,159.48 and 2,994.66 is: 4,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.16 : 9,159.48 = 2,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.16/9,159.48 = 2,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.16x = 9,159.48 × 2,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.16x = 27,429,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,429,528.38/6,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.96

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