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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.83, 9,173.66 and 2,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.83, 9,173.66 and 2,416.77 is: 3,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.83 : 9,173.66 = 2,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.83/9,173.66 = 2,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.83x = 9,173.66 × 2,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.83x = 22,170,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,170,614.19/6,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.72

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