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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.94, 9,170.46 and 2,832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.94, 9,170.46 and 2,832.12 is: 4,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.94 : 9,170.46 = 2,832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.94/9,170.46 = 2,832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.94x = 9,170.46 × 2,832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.94x = 25,971,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,843.18/6,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.89

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