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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.54, 9,171.35 and 1,954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.54, 9,171.35 and 1,954.99 is: 2,932.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.54 : 9,171.35 = 1,954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.54/9,171.35 = 1,954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.54x = 9,171.35 × 1,954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.54x = 17,929,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,841.90/6,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.33

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