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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.61, 9,175.58 and 1,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.61, 9,175.58 and 1,955.14 is: 2,932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.61 : 9,175.58 = 1,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.61/9,175.58 = 1,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.61x = 9,175.58 × 1,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.61x = 17,939,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,518.10/6,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.92

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