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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.92, 9,166.91 and 2,992.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.92, 9,166.91 and 2,992.98 is: 4,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.92 : 9,166.91 = 2,992.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.92/9,166.91 = 2,992.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.92x = 9,166.91 × 2,992.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.92x = 27,436,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,436,363.33/6,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.79

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