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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.66, 9,170.51 and 2,824.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.66, 9,170.51 and 2,824.59 is: 4,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.66 : 9,170.51 = 2,824.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.66/9,170.51 = 2,824.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.66x = 9,170.51 × 2,824.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.66x = 25,902,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902,930.84/6,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.20

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