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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.61, 9,173.70 and 2,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.61, 9,173.70 and 2,995.28 is: 4,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.61 : 9,173.70 = 2,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.61/9,173.70 = 2,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.61x = 9,173.70 × 2,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.61x = 27,477,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,477,754.27/6,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.32

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