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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.67, 9,166.53 and 2,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.67, 9,166.53 and 2,992.72 is: 4,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.67 : 9,166.53 = 2,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.67/9,166.53 = 2,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.67x = 9,166.53 × 2,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.67x = 27,432,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,857.66/6,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.40

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