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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.16, 9,166.65 and 2,988.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.16, 9,166.65 and 2,988.48 is: 4,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.16 : 9,166.65 = 2,988.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.16/9,166.65 = 2,988.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.16x = 9,166.65 × 2,988.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.16x = 27,394,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,394,350.19/6,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.21

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