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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.83, 9,172.08 and 1,955.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.83, 9,172.08 and 1,955.07 is: 2,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.83 : 9,172.08 = 1,955.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.83/9,172.08 = 1,955.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.83x = 9,172.08 × 1,955.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.83x = 17,932,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932,058.45/6,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.55

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